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The defended settlement on Slate Hill, located approximately 300 metres north-west of Bolam Lake in Northumberland, is a prehistoric enclosed settlement. The site is characterised by defensive earthworks comprising an outer bank and ditch system typical of Iron Age hill fort construction. The monument dates to the Iron Age period and represents evidence of fortified domestic occupation in the region during this era. Such settlements reflect the social organisation and territorial concerns of Iron Age communities in north-eastern England.
Defended settlement on Slate Hill, 300m north west of Bolam Lake is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011834. View the official record →
The defended settlement on Slate Hill, located approximately 300 metres north-west of Bolam Lake in Northumberland, is a prehistoric enclosed settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011834.
Defended settlement on Slate Hill, 300m north west of Bolam Lake 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 1011834.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow, 200m ENE of Shortflatt (1.8 km), Belsay tower house and attached unfortified wing, deserted medieval village, possible moated site, promontory fort and watch post (3.6 km), Medieval wayside cross, 190m east of Belsay Tower (3.7 km).
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