Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDefended settlement, 380m south west of Sandy House

Defended settlement, 380m south west of Sandy House

England
List entry 1002914
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Defended settlement, 380m south west of Sandy House is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Northumberland. The site consists of an enclosed settlement defended by banks and ditches, characteristic of Iron Age defensive architecture in northern Britain. Such settlements typically date to the Iron Age period, roughly between 800 BC and AD 43, when hillfort construction and defended farmsteads were prevalent across the region. The monument represents evidence of organised settlement patterns and territorial control among Iron Age communities in Northumberland.

Defended settlement, 380m south west of Sandy House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002914. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Defended settlement, 380m south west of Sandy House?

Defended settlement, 380m south west of Sandy House is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002914.

Who is responsible for protecting Defended settlement, 380m south west of Sandy House?

Defended settlement, 380m south west of Sandy House 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 1002914.

What other scheduled monuments are near Defended settlement, 380m south west of Sandy House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman period native enclosed settlement and medieval sheiling 165m north east of Dunsdale (9.5 km), Medieval shieling and enclosure 330m south west of Langlee (9.7 km), Round cairn 435m south west of Langlee (9.7 km).

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