Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDefended settlement, 200m south west of Bolam Hall

Defended settlement, 200m south west of Bolam Hall

England
List entry 1011836
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The defended settlement located 200 metres south west of Bolam Hall is an Iron Age or Romano-British fortified enclosure situated in Northumberland. The monument comprises an earthwork defence consisting of a substantial bank and ditch system, characteristic of prehistoric and Romano-British settlement practices in northern England. The site's defensive configuration suggests occupation during a period of significant social organisation, when communities constructed fortified settlements for protection and territorial control. The monument remains of archaeological importance as evidence of settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed in the North East during the Iron Age and Romano-British periods.

Defended settlement, 200m south west of Bolam Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011836. View the official record →

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What is Defended settlement, 200m south west of Bolam Hall?

The defended settlement located 200 metres south west of Bolam Hall is an Iron Age or Romano-British fortified enclosure situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011836.

Who is responsible for protecting Defended settlement, 200m south west of Bolam Hall?

Defended settlement, 200m south west of Bolam Hall 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 1011836.

What other scheduled monuments are near Defended settlement, 200m south west of Bolam Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow, 200m ENE of Shortflatt (1.7 km), Belsay tower house and attached unfortified wing, deserted medieval village, possible moated site, promontory fort and watch post (3.7 km), Medieval wayside cross, 190m east of Belsay Tower (3.8 km).

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