Howick House

Howick House is a Mesolithic settlement in Northumberland, England, featuring circular post-built structures with internal hearths [1]. Excavations revealed substantial post holes forming a circle, smaller stake holes angled from outside, and shallow hearths containing charcoal, burnt hazelnut shells and bone fragments [1]. Radiocarbon dating of charred hazelnut shells dated construction to around 7600 BC with occupation lasting roughly 100 years [1]. An amateur archaeologist discovered the site when flint tools eroded from a sandy cliff face near Howick village [1]. The discovery earned it the title "Britain's oldest house" until 2010 when the older Star Carr site was announced [1].