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A defended settlement, 450 metres north-north-west of Ferney Chesters, is an Iron Age fortified enclosure situated in Northumberland. The site comprises a substantial earthwork defence consisting of a ditch and rampart configuration characteristic of contemporary hillforts and enclosed settlements of the pre-Roman Iron Age period. The monument's defensive architecture reflects the settlement patterns and social organisation of northern British communities during the centuries preceding Roman occupation. As an archaeological site of this period and type, it contributes to understanding Iron Age settlement hierarchy and defensive strategies in the region immediately adjacent to Hadrian's Wall.
Defended settlement, 450m NNW of Ferney Chesters is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011835. View the official record →
A defended settlement, 450 metres north-north-west of Ferney Chesters, is an Iron Age fortified enclosure situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011835.
Defended settlement, 450m NNW of Ferney Chesters 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 1011835.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Belsay tower house and attached unfortified wing, deserted medieval village, possible moated site, promontory fort and watch post (4.6 km), Medieval wayside cross, 190m east of Belsay Tower (4.7 km), Standing stone on Bygate Hill, 660m north west of Bygate Farm (4.9 km).
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