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Defended settlement, 700m south east of Glen Aln is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Northumberland. The site comprises earthwork defences characteristic of Iron Age hillforts or enclosures, indicating occupation during the later prehistoric period. The monument's defensive structures would have served both practical and potentially symbolic functions within the settlement hierarchy of its time. Such defended settlements are significant for understanding pre-Roman settlement patterns and the social organisation of Iron Age communities in northern Britain.
Defended settlement, 700m south east of Glen Aln is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014063. View the official record →
Defended settlement, 700m south east of Glen Aln is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014063.
Defended settlement, 700m south east of Glen Aln 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 1014063.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric rock art and Runic inscription in Lemmington Wood (1.2 km), Alnwick Moor bell pits (1.9 km), Edlingham Castle fortified manor and solar tower (3.2 km).
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