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Ad Gefrin is a complex archaeological site in Northumberland containing remains from multiple periods of occupation. The site is principally known for its Anglo-Saxon royal township, established in the early seventh century as a palace complex of the Kingdom of Northumbria, with evidence of high-status occupation and craft working. Prehistoric remains at the location include Bronze Age and Iron Age features, indicating that the landscape held significance for settlement across a considerable span of time. The site has yielded substantial archaeological evidence through excavation and survey, contributing significantly to understanding of early Anglo-Saxon royal centres and their landscape context in northern England.
Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon township and prehistoric remains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006519. View the official record →
Ad Gefrin is a complex archaeological site in Northumberland containing remains from multiple periods of occupation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006519.
Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon township and prehistoric remains 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 1006519.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman period native farmstead north west of Long Crags, 600m south east of Langleeford (9.4 km), Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle and field plot at Lamb Crag (9.4 km), Enclosed native settlements, cultivation terraces and cairn field south west of Mounthooly (9.4 km).
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