Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDefended settlement, 400m north west of Rough Castles

Defended settlement, 400m north west of Rough Castles

England
List entry 1014065
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Defended settlement, 400m north west of Rough Castles is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Northumberland in the north-east of England. The site comprises an irregular enclosure defined by a substantial defensive earthwork, characteristic of later prehistoric settlement patterns in this region. Dating to the Iron Age, the settlement represents an important example of domestic fortification during a period when such defended farmsteads and hamlets were widely established across northern Britain. The monument reflects the territorial consolidation and social organisation of Iron Age communities in the Cheviot region.

Defended settlement, 400m north west of Rough Castles is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014065. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Defended settlement, 400m north west of Rough Castles?

Defended settlement, 400m north west of Rough Castles is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Northumberland in the north-east of England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014065.

Who is responsible for protecting Defended settlement, 400m north west of Rough Castles?

Defended settlement, 400m north west of Rough Castles 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 1014065.

What other scheduled monuments are near Defended settlement, 400m north west of Rough Castles?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cupmarked stone, 690m south-west of Wagtail Farm (7.6 km), Cup and ring marked rock, 940m south-west of Wagtail Farm (7.9 km), Standing stone, 810m north-east of Whittondean Farm (7.9 km).

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