Scheduled MonumentsEnglandUnenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and round cairn cemetery on Harland Moor north west of Harland Beck House

Unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and round cairn cemetery on Harland Moor north west of Harland Beck House

England
List entry 1019600
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and round cairn cemetery on Harland Moor north west of Harland Beck House is a Bronze Age complex located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises domestic structures in the form of hut circles, associated field systems for agricultural use, and a cemetery of round cairns, indicating a settled community engaged in farming during the Bronze Age period. The unenclosed nature of the settlement suggests a period when defensive fortification was not a primary concern, consistent with Bronze Age settlement patterns in upland regions of northern England. This monument represents important archaeological evidence for understanding Bronze Age land use, settlement organisation, and burial practices in the Pennine uplands.

Unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and round cairn cemetery on Harland Moor north west of Harland Beck House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019600. View the official record →

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What is Unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and round cairn cemetery on Harland Moor north west of Harland Beck House?

Unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and round cairn cemetery on Harland Moor north west of Harland Beck House is a Bronze Age complex located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019600.

Who is responsible for protecting Unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and round cairn cemetery on Harland Moor north west of Harland Beck House?

Unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and round cairn cemetery on Harland Moor north west of Harland Beck House 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 1019600.

What other scheduled monuments are near Unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and round cairn cemetery on Harland Moor north west of Harland Beck House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Skiplam Grange monastic grange (4.8 km), Starfits round barrow, 450m north east of Starfits House (4.8 km), Neville Castle, 430m north west of the parish church (5.2 km).

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