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Defended settlement, 507m north west of Pawston Lake is a prehistoric fortified enclosure located in Northumberland. The site comprises an earthwork defence consisting of a substantial bank and ditch arrangement, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in northern Britain. Dating to the Iron Age period, the monument represents a significant example of defended domestic settlement in the region, reflecting the strategic importance of fortified habitation during this era. The site's defensive characteristics and spatial organisation provide evidence of organised community settlement and territorial control in prehistoric Northumberland.
Defended settlement, 507m north west of Pawston Lake is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006527. View the official record →
Defended settlement, 507m north west of Pawston Lake is a prehistoric fortified enclosure located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006527.
Defended settlement, 507m north west of Pawston Lake 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 1006527.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kip Knowe,settlement (8.8 km), Shoulder Hill,homestead (8.9 km), Roman period native enclosed farmstead, 470m ESE of Fleehope (9.2 km).
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