Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDefended settlement, 800m SSE of South Charlton Farm

Defended settlement, 800m SSE of South Charlton Farm

England
List entry 1014074
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Defended settlement, 800m SSE of South Charlton Farm, is a prehistoric fortified enclosure located in Northumberland. The site comprises an Iron Age settlement defined by defensive earthworks, reflecting the pattern of enclosed occupation common to northern Britain during the later prehistoric period. The monument's physical character is defined by its surviving bank and ditch formations, which would have served both defensive and territorial functions. Such settlements represent important evidence for social organisation, land use, and settlement hierarchies in the Iron Age landscape of the North East.

Defended settlement, 800m SSE of South Charlton Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014074. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Defended settlement, 800m SSE of South Charlton Farm?

Defended settlement, 800m SSE of South Charlton Farm, is a prehistoric fortified enclosure located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014074.

Who is responsible for protecting Defended settlement, 800m SSE of South Charlton Farm?

Defended settlement, 800m SSE of South Charlton Farm 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 1014074.

What other scheduled monuments are near Defended settlement, 800m SSE of South Charlton Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Alnwick Abbey (5.2 km), St Mary's Chantry House (5.6 km), Lion Bridge (5.6 km).

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