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 a prehistoric hillfort located in Northumberland, England. The monument comprises an area of elevated ground enclosed by defensive earthworks consisting of banks and ditches, typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in northern Britain. The site dates to the Iron Age period, representing a form of fortified settlement common to this region during the later prehistory of England. Such camps served both defensive and administrative functions within Iron Age communities, though the specific chronology and intensity of occupation at Buckton Moor North requires assessment against regional archaeological evidence.

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 a prehistoric 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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