Scheduled MonumentsEnglandUnenclosed round house, 200m north of Barrow Cleugh

Unenclosed round house, 200m north of Barrow Cleugh

England
List entry 1008267
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Unenclosed round house, 200m north of Barrow Cleugh, is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Northumberland. The monument represents an Iron Age settlement form, characteristic of northern British upland communities during the later prehistoric period. The site comprises a circular or sub-circular structure typical of domestic round houses of this era, constructed without surrounding defensive or stock-management enclosures. Such unenclosed round houses are significant archaeological indicators of settlement patterns and social organisation in Iron Age Northumberland, reflecting the domestic practices and building traditions of upland pastoral communities during this period.

Unenclosed round house, 200m north of Barrow Cleugh is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008267. View the official record →

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What is Unenclosed round house, 200m north of Barrow Cleugh?

Unenclosed round house, 200m north of Barrow Cleugh, is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008267.

Who is responsible for protecting Unenclosed round house, 200m north of Barrow Cleugh?

Unenclosed round house, 200m north of Barrow Cleugh 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 1008267.

What other scheduled monuments are near Unenclosed round house, 200m north of Barrow Cleugh?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 960m ENE of West Wilkwood (8 km), Romano-British settlement 810m south of Slippery Crags (8.1 km), Ridlees round cairn, 640m north east of Hanging Crag (8.2 km).

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