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Defended settlement 700m north of Overacres is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Northumberland, England. The site comprises an enclosed settlement with defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age fortification practices in northern Britain. The monument represents evidence of domestic occupation and settlement patterns during the late prehistoric period, reflecting the strategic importance of defended habitation sites in the region. The surviving earthwork features provide archaeological information about settlement organisation and defensive capabilities in Iron Age Northumberland.
Defended settlement, 700m north of Overacres is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007526. View the official record →
Defended settlement 700m north of Overacres is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007526.
Defended settlement, 700m north of Overacres 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 1007526.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Low Cleughs Bastle, 580m NNE of Low Leam Farm (7.7 km), Habitancum Roman fort and medieval settlement (7.8 km), 'Robin of Risingham' Roman Rock Carving (8.2 km).
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