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 enclosed settlement located in Northumberland. The site consists of defensive earthwork features characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in northern Britain, comprising banks and ditches that would have enclosed domestic occupation. Such defended settlements represent a significant phase of prehistoric social organisation, reflecting the need for protection and communal identity during the Iron Age period. The monument's survival as an archaeological feature contributes to understanding settlement hierarchies and land use patterns in the borderland regions of prehistoric northern England.

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 enclosed settlement 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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