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Ironhouse is a deserted medieval village situated in Northumberland, approximately 750 metres west of High Shaw. The settlement includes the remains of a bastle, a fortified farmhouse characteristic of the Anglo-Scottish border region, reflecting the defensive architecture necessary during the medieval period when raiding was common. The site preserves evidence of medieval occupation and agricultural settlement patterns typical of the upland areas of northern England. The earthwork remains visible today constitute an important archaeological record of rural settlement desertion and the changing patterns of habitation in the borderlands during and after the medieval period.
Deserted medieval village including bastle at Ironhouse, 750m west of High Shaw is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017927. View the official record →
Ironhouse is a deserted medieval village situated in Northumberland, approximately 750 metres west of High Shaw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017927.
Deserted medieval village including bastle at Ironhouse, 750m west of High Shaw 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 1017927.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mote Hills motte and bailey castle (4.8 km), Defended settlement, 470m south west of Haining (6 km), Steng medieval wayside cross (8 km).
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