Scheduled MonumentsEnglandUnenclosed round house, 200m north of Barrow Cleugh

Unenclosed round house, 200m north of Barrow Cleugh

England
List entry 1008267
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Unenclosed round house, 200m north of Barrow Cleugh is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Northumberland, situated near the Bronze Age barrow from which the nearby landscape feature takes its name. The site comprises the remains of a circular dwelling, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in northern Britain, though the precise dating of this particular structure requires archaeological assessment. Its unenclosed status distinguishes it from contemporary roundhouses associated with formal settlement hierarchies, suggesting a domestic unit of modest social standing within the local Iron Age community. The monument survives as an archaeological site of regional significance within Northumberland's broader pattern of prehistoric settlement.

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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Questions & answers

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, situated near the Bronze Age barrow from which the nearby landscape feature takes its name. 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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