Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Hill camp

Castle Hill camp

England
List entry 1006609
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Northumberland, England, situated at National Heritage List Entry 1006609. The monument consists of earthwork defences comprising a substantial ditch and bank arrangement characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements. The site occupies a commanding hilltop position typical of defensive locations chosen during the later prehistoric period. Castle Hill represents an important example of the fortified settlements that dotted the Northumberland landscape during the Iron Age, serving functions related to defence, settlement, and possibly territorial control.

Castle Hill camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006609. 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, situated at National Heritage List Entry 1006609. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006609.

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 1006609.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Lady's Well and section of Roman road (8.5 km), Holystone Priory (site of) (8.7 km), Multivallate hillfort, 70m east of Campville (9 km).

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