Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCamp Knowe univallate hillfort, 700m north-west of Clennell

Camp Knowe univallate hillfort, 700m north-west of Clennell

England
List entry 1008281
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Camp Knowe is a univallate hillfort situated approximately 700 metres north-west of Clennell in Northumberland. The monument comprises a single defensive rampart enclosing an area on the elevated ground, characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements in northern Britain. Its univallate design, with a single line of defences rather than multiple concentric ramparts, represents a common hillfort type across the upland regions of Northumberland during the Iron Age period. The site remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric territorial occupation and settlement patterns in the Anglo-Scottish borderlands.

Camp Knowe univallate hillfort, 700m north-west of Clennell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008281. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp Knowe univallate hillfort, 700m north-west of Clennell?

Camp Knowe is a univallate hillfort situated approximately 700 metres north-west of Clennell in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008281.

Who is responsible for protecting Camp Knowe univallate hillfort, 700m north-west of Clennell?

Camp Knowe univallate hillfort, 700m north-west of Clennell 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 1008281.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp Knowe univallate hillfort, 700m north-west of Clennell?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 460m south of Cowey's Cairn (9 km), Branshaw deserted settlement, bastle, field system and section of Roman road (9.5 km), Soldiers Fold univallate hillfort, 300m south-west of Swindon (9.5 km).

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