Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDefended settlement, 400m west of Titlington Mount

Defended settlement, 400m west of Titlington Mount

England
List entry 1007447
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The defended settlement located 400 metres west of Titlington Mount is an Iron Age fortified enclosure in Northumberland. The site comprises a bivallate hillfort or promontory fort with substantial earthwork defences consisting of two parallel banks and ditches that enclose an irregular area of settlement. Dating to the Iron Age period, the monument represents a typical example of the defended settlements that were established across northern Britain during the later prehistoric period. The earthwork remains survive as visible topographical features in the landscape, though the interior has been subject to agricultural use over subsequent centuries.

Defended settlement, 400m west of Titlington Mount is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007447. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Defended settlement, 400m west of Titlington Mount?

The defended settlement located 400 metres west of Titlington Mount is an Iron Age fortified enclosure in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007447.

Who is responsible for protecting Defended settlement, 400m west of Titlington Mount?

Defended settlement, 400m west of Titlington Mount 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 1007447.

What other scheduled monuments are near Defended settlement, 400m west of Titlington Mount?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Edlingham deserted village (7.3 km), Medieval boundary stone, 220m SSE of Callaly Crag (7.8 km), Round cairn, 260m SSW of Macartney's Cave (7.8 km).

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