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Shildon Hill is a defended settlement of Iron Age date located in Northumberland. The site comprises the remains of a hillfort with associated Romano-British occupation, indicating continuity of use across the Iron Age and Roman periods. The defensive earthworks consist of ditches and ramparts positioned to command the surrounding landscape, typical of hillforts constructed during the later prehistoric period. The subsequent Romano-British phase of occupation demonstrates the strategic importance of this elevated location during the Roman administration of northern Britain.
Defended settlement and Romano-British settlement on Shildon Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017729. View the official record →
Shildon Hill is a defended settlement of Iron Age date located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017729.
Defended settlement and Romano-British settlement on Shildon Hill 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 1017729.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead, 900m north east of Thornborough High Barns (1.5 km), Aydon Castle medieval hall, fortified manor and eighteenth century farm buildings (3.4 km), Nafferton castle and tower house, 750m east of Nafferton Farm (4 km).
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