Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCircular ditched enclosure W of Chatton

Circular ditched enclosure W of Chatton

England
List entry 1006407
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Circular ditched enclosure W of Chatton is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Northumberland, England. The site comprises a circular or near-circular ditch that encloses an area of archaeological interest, characteristic of settlement or ceremonial enclosures from the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods. Such enclosed sites in northern England typically served defensive, administrative, or ritual functions for their contemporary communities. The earthwork survives as an upstanding or partially visible feature in the landscape, recorded within the heritage database for its significance to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns in the region.

Circular ditched enclosure W of Chatton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006407. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Circular ditched enclosure W of Chatton?

Circular ditched enclosure W of Chatton is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006407.

Who is responsible for protecting Circular ditched enclosure W of Chatton?

Circular ditched enclosure W of Chatton 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 1006407.

What other scheduled monuments are near Circular ditched enclosure W of Chatton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement 470m north east of Heddon Hill (8.3 km), Three Romano-British farmsteads and part of a field system on Heddon Hill 900m north west of Calder (8.6 km), Round cairn cemetery 1000m north west of Heddon Hill (8.6 km).

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