Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosed settlement 310m south west of White Gate

Enclosed settlement 310m south west of White Gate

England
List entry 1020252
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosed settlement 310m south west of White Gate is a prehistoric settlement site located in Northumberland, England. The monument comprises an enclosed area defined by defensive earthworks typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in northern Britain. The site represents evidence of organised settlement activity during the pre-Roman Iron Age period, when such enclosed communities formed the basis of local territorial and social structures. The survival of the earthwork remains provides archaeological evidence for understanding the distribution and character of prehistoric settlement in the Northumberland landscape.

Enclosed settlement 310m south west of White Gate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020252. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosed settlement 310m south west of White Gate?

Enclosed settlement 310m south west of White Gate is a prehistoric settlement site located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020252.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosed settlement 310m south west of White Gate?

Enclosed settlement 310m south west of White Gate 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 1020252.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed settlement 310m south west of White Gate?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Alnham Castle: a medieval tower house (2.1 km), Palisaded settlement on Bleakmoor Hill, 700m north west of Biddlestone Townfoot farm (3.8 km), Romano-British settlement, 580m north west of Biddleston Home Farm (4.5 km).

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