Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCamp at West Linkhall

Camp at West Linkhall

England
List entry 1006500
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp at West Linkhall is a prehistoric earthwork located in Northumberland. The site comprises a defensive enclosure formed by banks and ditches, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in northern Britain. Its archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding the distribution and form of enclosed settlements across the region during the pre-Roman Iron Age. The monument remains visible as an upstanding earthwork, preserving evidence of ancient land use and territorial organisation in the Northumberland landscape.

Camp at West Linkhall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006500. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp at West Linkhall?

Camp at West Linkhall is a prehistoric earthwork located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006500.

Who is responsible for protecting Camp at West Linkhall?

Camp at West Linkhall 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 1006500.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp at West Linkhall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Leonard's Hospital, Alnwick (7.1 km), Alnwick Abbey (7.4 km), Defended settlement, 300m WNW of West Brizlee (7.6 km).

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