Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosed settlement on Ewesley Fell, 1.2km north west of Ewesley

Enclosed settlement on Ewesley Fell, 1.2km north west of Ewesley

England
List entry 1006486
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Enclosed settlement on Ewesley Fell is a prehistoric or early historic settlement site located in Northumberland, situated approximately 1.2 kilometres north-west of Ewesley. The monument comprises an enclosed settlement, a form of defended or deliberately bounded domestic site characteristic of Iron Age or Romano-British period communities in northern Britain. The site is defined by its enclosing earthwork, which would have served both practical and symbolic purposes in demarcating and protecting the settlement space. Such enclosed settlements represent important evidence for understanding settlement patterns, social organisation, and land use in the upland regions of Northumberland during the pre-Roman and early Roman periods.

Enclosed settlement on Ewesley Fell, 1.2km north west of Ewesley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006486. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosed settlement on Ewesley Fell, 1.2km north west of Ewesley?

Enclosed settlement on Ewesley Fell is a prehistoric or early historic settlement site located in Northumberland, situated approximately 1.2 kilometres north-west of Ewesley. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006486.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosed settlement on Ewesley Fell, 1.2km north west of Ewesley?

Enclosed settlement on Ewesley Fell, 1.2km north west of Ewesley 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 1006486.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed settlement on Ewesley Fell, 1.2km north west of Ewesley?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn, 750m north west of Bellion Farm (4.7 km), Round cairn, 400m north west of Bellion Farm (5 km), Round cairn, 230m south of Netherwitton Hall (5.7 km).

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