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 monument located in Northumberland, England. The site consists of a circular earthwork defined by a ditch, characteristic of Iron Age or later prehistoric settlement patterns in northern Britain. Such enclosures typically served defensive or ceremonial purposes, though the specific function of this particular example requires archaeological investigation. The monument's survival as an upstanding earthwork makes it significant for understanding the pattern of prehistoric settlement in the Northumberland landscape.

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 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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