Scheduled MonumentsEnglandUnenclosed hut circle settlement and part of a field system, 880m north of Heddon Hill

Unenclosed hut circle settlement and part of a field system, 880m north of Heddon Hill

England
List entry 1019931
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The unenclosed hut circle settlement and field system located 880 metres north of Heddon Hill in Northumberland is a prehistoric monument of Bronze Age or Iron Age date. The site comprises a cluster of hut circles associated with an ancient field system, representing the remains of a settlement pattern characteristic of later prehistoric communities in northern Britain. The hut circles and field boundaries survive as earthwork features in the upland landscape, providing evidence of pastoral and possibly agricultural activity in this region during the Iron Age or Bronze Age periods. Such settlements are significant for understanding the organisation of prehistoric settlement and land use in the Pennine uplands and adjacent areas of Northumberland.

Unenclosed hut circle settlement and part of a field system, 880m north of Heddon Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019931. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Unenclosed hut circle settlement and part of a field system, 880m north of Heddon Hill?

The unenclosed hut circle settlement and field system located 880 metres north of Heddon Hill in Northumberland is a prehistoric monument of Bronze Age or Iron Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019931.

Who is responsible for protecting Unenclosed hut circle settlement and part of a field system, 880m north of Heddon Hill?

Unenclosed hut circle settlement and part of a field system, 880m north of Heddon Hill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1019931.

What other scheduled monuments are near Unenclosed hut circle settlement and part of a field system, 880m north of Heddon Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure on Old Fawdon Hill (7.3 km), Old Fawdon Hill West camp (7.6 km), Iron age defended settlement, 500m south west of Broomycrook Knowe (7.9 km).

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