Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBuckton Moor South camp

Buckton Moor South camp

England
List entry 1006511
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Buckton Moor South camp is a prehistoric hillfold monument located in Northumberland, England. The site consists of an enclosed settlement defined by defensive earthworks, characteristic of Iron Age occupation in the region, likely dating to the later prehistoric period. The camp's physical remains comprise banks and ditches that once enclosed a substantial area, demonstrating the settlement hierarchy and territorial control practices of its inhabitants. Such upland enclosures in Northumberland represent important evidence of prehistoric land use and social organization in the north of Britain.

Buckton Moor South camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006511. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Buckton Moor South camp?

Buckton Moor South camp is a prehistoric hillfold monument located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006511.

Who is responsible for protecting Buckton Moor South camp?

Buckton Moor South 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 1006511.

What other scheduled monuments are near Buckton Moor South camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chatton Law camp, and cup and ring marked rocks (8.3 km), Simonside camp (9.6 km), Circular ditched enclosure W of Chatton (9.7 km).

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