Scheduled MonumentsEnglandUnenclosed hut circle settlement and plot of cord rig, 650m south west of Wholehope

Unenclosed hut circle settlement and plot of cord rig, 650m south west of Wholehope

England
List entry 1018941
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

This ancient monument is a prehistoric hut circle settlement with associated cord rig cultivation remains located in the upland terrain of Northumberland, approximately 650 metres south-west of Wholehope. The site comprises the earthwork traces of domestic occupation in the form of hut circles, which represent Iron Age or possibly Bronze Age settlement activity, alongside linear field systems marked by cord rig, a distinctive form of narrow, parallel cultivation ridges characteristic of ancient arable farming. The hut circles and field systems together demonstrate the integrated pattern of habitation and agricultural use that characterised prehistoric upland settlement in northern Britain. The survival of these earthworks as upstanding archaeological features preserves evidence of settlement organisation and land management practices spanning several centuries of protohistoric occupation.

Unenclosed hut circle settlement and plot of cord rig, 650m south west of Wholehope is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018941. View the official record →

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What is Unenclosed hut circle settlement and plot of cord rig, 650m south west of Wholehope?

This ancient monument is a prehistoric hut circle settlement with associated cord rig cultivation remains located in the upland terrain of Northumberland, approximately 650 metres south-west of Wholehope. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018941.

Who is responsible for protecting Unenclosed hut circle settlement and plot of cord rig, 650m south west of Wholehope?

Unenclosed hut circle settlement and plot of cord rig, 650m south west of Wholehope 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 1018941.

What other scheduled monuments are near Unenclosed hut circle settlement and plot of cord rig, 650m south west of Wholehope?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Observation post 690m east of Watty Bell's Cairn (7.2 km), Watty Bell's round cairn (7.2 km), Roman camp, 1.58km west of North Yardhope (8.2 km).

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