Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBewick Hill camp

Bewick Hill camp

England
List entry 1006580
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bewick Hill camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Northumberland. The site comprises an oval enclosure defined by a single substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age defensive settlements in northern Britain. Its position on elevated terrain reflects the strategic landscape preferences of Iron Age communities in the region. The monument remains a significant example of prehistoric settlement archaeology in Northumberland, contributing to understanding of Iron Age territorial organisation and settlement patterns in the north.

Bewick Hill camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006580. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bewick Hill camp?

Bewick Hill camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006580.

Who is responsible for protecting Bewick Hill camp?

Bewick Hill camp 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 1006580.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bewick Hill camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn, 190m south-east of Titlington Pike (5.9 km), Defended settlement, 750m east of Titlington Hall Farm (7.1 km), Romano-British farmstead 1km south-west of East Bolton (7.8 km).

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