Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure on Old Fawdon Hill

Enclosure on Old Fawdon Hill

England
List entry 1006543
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure on Old Fawdon Hill is a prehistoric earthwork located in Northumberland. The monument comprises a roughly circular or oval enclosed area defined by a substantial bank and ditch, typical of Iron Age defensive settlements in northern Britain, though the site may also incorporate earlier Bronze Age activity. The enclosure's exact chronology requires archaeological investigation, but its morphology places it within the tradition of hillfort construction practised across the region during the later prehistoric period. Such enclosed settlements served defensive, administrative, and ceremonial functions within their contemporary communities.

Enclosure on Old Fawdon Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006543. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure on Old Fawdon Hill?

Enclosure on Old Fawdon Hill is a prehistoric earthwork located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006543.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure on Old Fawdon Hill?

Enclosure on Old Fawdon 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 1006543.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure on Old Fawdon Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tinkler's Dene univallate hillfort, 400m north-east of Dancing Hall Farm (6 km), Round cairn, 160m south of Hard Nab (6.5 km), Medieval boundary stone, 220m SSE of Callaly Crag (6.5 km).

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