Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosed settlement west of Mid Hill

Enclosed settlement west of Mid Hill

England
List entry 1008359
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosed settlement west of Mid Hill is an Iron Age settlement located in Northumberland, England. The site comprises an enclosed area defined by defensive earthworks typical of the Iron Age period, reflecting the settlement patterns and territorial organisation of the pre-Roman British communities inhabiting the region. Such enclosed settlements served multiple functions as permanent or semi-permanent habitation centres, offering protection and facilitating community activities during the later prehistoric period. The monument remains archaeologically significant as evidence of Iron Age settlement distribution and social structures in northern England, particularly in understanding the occupation and use of the Northumberland landscape prior to the Roman conquest.

Enclosed settlement west of Mid Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008359. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosed settlement west of Mid Hill?

Enclosed settlement west of Mid Hill is an Iron Age settlement located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008359.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosed settlement west of Mid Hill?

Enclosed settlement west of Mid Hill 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 1008359.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed settlement west of Mid Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Auchope,scooped homestead 400m SW of (8.7 km), Auchope,settlement 550m SSE of (8.8 km), Sourhope,settlements and field system 1600m ENE of (9.1 km).

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