Scheduled MonumentsEnglandClifford's Fort

Clifford's Fort

England
List entry 1005896
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Clifford's Fort is a small fortified structure located in Northumberland, dating to the English Civil War period of the seventeenth century. The site represents one of several defensive positions constructed during the conflict to control strategically important territory in the North of England. The fort's physical remains reflect the military engineering practices of the Civil War era, though the extent of surviving structures varies. Like many comparable fortifications from this period, Clifford's Fort served as a temporary military installation and testament to the regional upheaval that characterised the mid-seventeenth century.

Clifford's Fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005896. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clifford's Fort?

Clifford's Fort is a small fortified structure located in Northumberland, dating to the English Civil War period of the seventeenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005896.

Who is responsible for protecting Clifford's Fort?

Clifford's Fort 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 1005896.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clifford's Fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman fort, South Shields (0.6 km), Tynemouth Iron Age and Romano-British settlements, monasteries, site of lighthouse, cross, motte, enclosure and artillery castles and later coastal defences (1.3 km), Village of Jarrow (4.1 km).

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