Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Hill camp

Castle Hill camp

England
List entry 1006464
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Northumberland, England. The site represents an Iron Age fortified settlement, characterized by its defensive earthwork construction typical of such enclosed hilltop settlements in northern Britain. The camp's physical remains consist of defensive ramparts and ditches that would have enclosed a significant area for habitation and protection. As a scheduled monument, Castle Hill camp contributes important archaeological evidence to understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the Anglo-Scottish border region.

Castle Hill camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006464. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill camp?

Castle Hill camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006464.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hill camp?

Castle Hill 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 1006464.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval chapel and graveyard, 170m east of Brandon (7.6 km), Settlement on SE slope of Ewe Hill (7.9 km), Knock Hill promontory camp (8.5 km).

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