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The defended settlement located 550 metres south-west of Broomhouse is a prehistoric fortified enclosure situated in Northumberland. The monument comprises an irregular earthwork with defensive characteristics typical of Iron Age settlements in the region, though its exact chronology requires archaeological verification. The site's defensive nature, marked by its fortified boundary, indicates a community concerned with protection during a period of social hierarchy and territorial competition. Such settlements are significant for understanding the settlement patterns and social organisation of pre-Roman Britain in the north-eastern landscape.
Defended settlement, 550m south west of Broomhouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006410. View the official record →
The defended settlement located 550 metres south-west of Broomhouse is a prehistoric fortified enclosure situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006410.
Defended settlement, 550m south west of Broomhouse 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 1006410.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn on the summit of Heddon Hill (7.9 km), Settlements SE of Heddon Hill (8.1 km), Percy's Cross, Beanley (8.2 km).
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