Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDefended settlement, 700m south east of Glen Aln

Defended settlement, 700m south east of Glen Aln

England
List entry 1014063
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Defended settlement 700m south east of Glen Aln is a prehistoric fortified enclosure located in Northumberland. The site comprises a substantial earthwork defence, characteristic of Iron Age settlement practices in northern Britain, dating to the later prehistoric period. The defensive works suggest a community engaged in pastoral and agricultural activities requiring protection, typical of settlements established during the middle to late Iron Age. The monument remains an important archaeological record of pre-Roman settlement patterns in the region and contributes to understanding of territorial organisation and social hierarchy in Iron Age Northumberland.

Defended settlement, 700m south east of Glen Aln is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014063. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Defended settlement, 700m south east of Glen Aln?

Defended settlement 700m south east of Glen Aln is a prehistoric fortified enclosure located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014063.

Who is responsible for protecting Defended settlement, 700m south east of Glen Aln?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Defended settlement, 700m south east of Glen Aln?

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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