Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosed settlement, 620m south east of Cornhill Castle

Enclosed settlement, 620m south east of Cornhill Castle

England
List entry 1006409
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosed settlement, 620m south east of Cornhill Castle is a prehistoric or early medieval defended settlement located in Northumberland. The site comprises an earthwork enclosure defined by banks and ditches, characteristic of settlements constructed during the Iron Age or Romano-British period, though the specific dating remains uncertain without excavation. Its proximity to Cornhill Castle, a medieval fortification, suggests the landscape has held strategic or settlement value across multiple historical periods. The survival of visible earthworks indicates the site retains archaeological potential for understanding settlement patterns in the Border region during antiquity.

Enclosed settlement, 620m south east of Cornhill Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006409. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosed settlement, 620m south east of Cornhill Castle?

Enclosed settlement, 620m south east of Cornhill Castle is a prehistoric or early medieval defended settlement located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006409.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosed settlement, 620m south east of Cornhill Castle?

Enclosed settlement, 620m south east of Cornhill Castle 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 1006409.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed settlement, 620m south east of Cornhill Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The King's Stone NW of Crookham Westfield Farm (3 km), Wark Castle motte and bailey castle and artillery fort (4 km), East Moneylaws camp (5.2 km).

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