Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDownham camp

Downham camp

England
List entry 1006525
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Downham Camp is a prehistoric earthwork located in Northumberland, England. The site consists of a univallate hillfort with a single defensive bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age fortifications in northern Britain. Its precise dating remains uncertain, though such structures in the region are typically attributed to the Iron Age period, roughly between the eighth and first centuries BC. The camp occupies a defensible hilltop position typical of settlements constructed during this era for protection and territorial control.

Downham camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006525. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Downham camp?

Downham Camp is a prehistoric earthwork located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006525.

Who is responsible for protecting Downham camp?

Downham camp 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 1006525.

What other scheduled monuments are near Downham camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Steer Rig,palisaded settlement 820m ENE of Old Halterburnhead (8.8 km), Roman period native enclosed settlement 460m north of Sutherland Bridge (8.9 km), Old Halterburnhead,settlements 100m SW of and 200m SE of (9.1 km).

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