Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDefended settlement, 800m NNW of Rough Castles

Defended settlement, 800m NNW of Rough Castles

England
List entry 1014064
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Defended settlement, 800m NNW of Rough Castles, is a prehistoric fortified site located in Northumberland, England. The monument comprises an enclosed settlement with defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age occupation, representing a period of significant social organisation and defensive necessity in northern Britain. The site's physical remains include ditches and banks that would have provided protection and boundary definition for the community inhabiting the settlement. Such defended settlements are important archaeological evidence for understanding settlement patterns, social hierarchy, and the management of resources during the Iron Age period in Northumberland.

Defended settlement, 800m NNW of Rough Castles is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014064. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Defended settlement, 800m NNW of Rough Castles?

Defended settlement, 800m NNW of Rough Castles, is a prehistoric fortified site located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014064.

Who is responsible for protecting Defended settlement, 800m NNW of Rough Castles?

Defended settlement, 800m NNW of Rough Castles 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 1014064.

What other scheduled monuments are near Defended settlement, 800m NNW of Rough Castles?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cupmarked stone, 690m south-west of Wagtail Farm (8 km), Cup and ring marked rock, 940m south-west of Wagtail Farm (8.3 km), Standing stone, 810m north-east of Whittondean Farm (8.3 km).

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