Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBuckton Moor North camp

Buckton Moor North camp

England
List entry 1006510
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Buckton Moor North camp is an Iron Age hillfort located in Northumberland, England. The site consists of a defended enclosure positioned on moorland terrain, characteristic of the fortified settlements constructed during the Iron Age period in northern Britain. The camp's earthwork defences would have served both defensive and territorial functions for the Iron Age community that occupied it. Such moorland camps represent an important category of archaeological evidence for understanding settlement patterns and social organisation in prehistoric northern England.

Buckton Moor North camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006510. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Buckton Moor North camp?

Buckton Moor North camp is an Iron Age hillfort located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006510.

Who is responsible for protecting Buckton Moor North camp?

Buckton Moor North 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 1006510.

What other scheduled monuments are near Buckton Moor North camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Buttony Wood camp, Horton Moor (8.5 km), Rock art at Ketley Crag rock shelter (8.6 km), The carved stone, Chatton Park, Kettley (8.6 km).

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