Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowmont Hill camp

Bowmont Hill camp

England
List entry 1006526
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowmont Hill camp is a univallate hillfort situated in Northumberland, dating to the Iron Age. The monument is defined by a single defensive rampart enclosing the summit of the hill, a characteristic feature of many northern British hillforts of this period. Its strategic position within the landscape reflects the settlement patterns and territorial organisation of Iron Age communities in this region. The site remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and defence in the North East of England.

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 univallate hillfort situated in Northumberland, dating to the Iron Age. 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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