Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowmont Hill camp

Bowmont Hill camp

England
List entry 1006526
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowmont Hill camp is a hillfort located in Northumberland, positioned in the upland terrain of the Scottish Borders region. The monument is an Iron Age fortification, dating to the prehistoric period when such defended settlements served as focal points for tribal communities and territorial control. The site is defined by its defensive earthworks, which form an enclosure typical of the period's military architecture. Though its precise function remains subject to scholarly interpretation, Bowmont Hill camp represents an important example of Iron Age settlement patterns in northern Britain.

Bowmont Hill camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006526. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowmont Hill camp?

Bowmont Hill camp is a hillfort located in Northumberland, positioned in the upland terrain of the Scottish Borders region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006526.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowmont Hill camp?

Bowmont 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 1006526.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowmont Hill camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sourhope,unenclosed platform settlement 1400m N of (9.4 km), Attonburn,settlement 1300m SE of (9.4 km), Auchope,scooped homestead 80m NW of (9.5 km).

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