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

Defended settlement, 400m west of Titlington Mount is a prehistoric fortified enclosure located in Northumberland. The site represents a defended settlement of Iron Age date, evidenced by its characteristic defensive earthworks comprising banks and ditches. The monument lies within the wider landscape of Iron Age settlement activity in northern England, reflecting the settlement patterns and territorial organisation of communities during the later prehistoric period. Such defended settlements served as focal points for social, economic, and defensive purposes within their respective regions.

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?

Defended settlement, 400m west of Titlington Mount is a prehistoric fortified enclosure located 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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