Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDefended settlement, 100m north west of Chester Cottage

Defended settlement, 100m north west of Chester Cottage

England
List entry 1014073
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Defended settlement, 100m north west of Chester Cottage is a Prehistoric or Romano-British fortified enclosure located in Northumberland. The site comprises an earthwork defensive system characteristic of the late Iron Age or Romano-British period, when such enclosed settlements were common across northern Britain. The monument's physical remains include ditches and banks that once defined and protected the settlement perimeter, though the precise chronology and extent of occupation remain subjects of archaeological study. Its survival as an upstanding earthwork makes it a significant example of defended settlement form in the broader landscape of Northumberland's archaeological heritage.

Defended settlement, 100m north west of Chester Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014073. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Defended settlement, 100m north west of Chester Cottage?

Defended settlement, 100m north west of Chester Cottage is a Prehistoric or Romano-British fortified enclosure located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014073.

Who is responsible for protecting Defended settlement, 100m north west of Chester Cottage?

Defended settlement, 100m north west of Chester Cottage 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 1014073.

What other scheduled monuments are near Defended settlement, 100m north west of Chester Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Alnwick Abbey (2.5 km), St Mary's Chantry House (2.9 km), Lion Bridge (3 km).

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