Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDefended settlement, 470m south west of Haining

Defended settlement, 470m south west of Haining

England
List entry 1009608
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

A defended settlement 470m south west of Haining is a prehistoric fortified enclosure located in Northumberland. The monument comprises an earthwork defence consisting of a substantial bank and ditch system that encloses an area of settlement activity. Dating to the Iron Age, this defended settlement represents evidence of communal fortification practices characteristic of the period when such enclosed sites served both protective and social functions for their inhabitants. The precise layout and internal arrangement of structures within the enclosure remain subjects for archaeological investigation and interpretation.

Defended settlement, 470m south west of Haining is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009608. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Defended settlement, 470m south west of Haining?

A defended settlement 470m south west of Haining is a prehistoric fortified enclosure located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009608.

Who is responsible for protecting Defended settlement, 470m south west of Haining?

Defended settlement, 470m south west of Haining 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 1009608.

What other scheduled monuments are near Defended settlement, 470m south west of Haining?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ridsdale ironworks (7.8 km), Romano-British farmstead, hut-circle and co-axial field system 1.3km north-west of Ferneyrigg (8.5 km), Romano-British farmstead 1.4km north-west of Ferneyrigg (8.8 km).

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