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A defended settlement on White Hill is an Iron Age fortified enclosure located approximately 700 metres south-east of Kimmerston in Northumberland. The site comprises earthwork remains characteristic of prehistoric defensive settlement patterns in northern England, with banks and ditches defining its perimeter. Such settlements typically date to the later prehistoric period, though the specific chronology of this particular site would require archaeological investigation to establish with certainty. The monument's survival as upstanding earthworks reflects the defensive needs and settlement strategies of Iron Age communities in the north-east of England.
Defended settlement on White Hill, 700m south east of Kimmerston is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006408. View the official record →
A defended settlement on White Hill is an Iron Age fortified enclosure located approximately 700 metres south-east of Kimmerston in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006408.
Defended settlement on White Hill, 700m south east of Kimmerston 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 1006408.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bronze Age field system on Fredden Hill (8.2 km), The Kettles univallate hillfort and enclosed settlement, 261m north west and 331m south west of King's Chair (8.3 km), Bronze Age round house on Fredden Hill 880m south west of Bell's Valley (8.5 km).
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