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Ell's Knowe is a defended settlement located in Northumberland that comprises evidence of occupation spanning multiple periods. The site contains remains of a palisaded enclosure dating to the Iron Age, representing an early fortified settlement typical of the later prehistoric period in northern Britain. Overlying or adjacent to this earlier work are the physical traces of a defended settlement, likely of medieval date, reflecting the site's strategic location and continued use across centuries. The monument demonstrates the long-term significance of this location as a place of settlement and defence in the borderlands region.
Ell's Knowe defended settlement and earlier palisaded site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009040. View the official record →
Ell's Knowe is a defended settlement located in Northumberland that comprises evidence of occupation spanning multiple periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009040.
Ell's Knowe defended settlement and earlier palisaded site 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 1009040.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bonnie Laws,settlement and field system 850m NE of Cocklawfoot (8.6 km), Bonnie Laws,cairn 700m N of Cocklawfoot (8.7 km), Park Law,homestead 500m SE of (8.7 km).
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