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The defended settlement on Slate Hill, located 300 metres north west of Bolam Lake in Northumberland, is an Iron Age enclosed settlement comprising a univallate hilltop enclosure. The monument is defined by a single defensive bank and ditch system, characteristics typical of Iron Age fortified settlements in northern Britain. The site's elevated position on Slate Hill provided strategic advantage for its inhabitants, affording views across the surrounding landscape during the later prehistoric period. Such enclosed settlements served as focal points for farming communities and represent important evidence of social organisation and territorial control in the Iron Age.
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 300 metres north west of Bolam Lake in Northumberland, is an Iron Age enclosed settlement comprising a univallate hilltop enclosure. 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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