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Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham is a prehistoric monument consisting of a series of earthwork enclosures located in County Durham. The site comprises banks and ditches that form distinct enclosed spaces, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in northern England. The enclosures reflect the defensive and organizational strategies employed by Iron Age communities in the region, though the exact dating and functional interpretation of the specific features at this location require specialist archaeological assessment. The site remains of regional significance for understanding prehistoric land use and settlement hierarchy in the Tyne valley area.
Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005913. View the official record →
Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham is a prehistoric monument consisting of a series of earthwork enclosures located in County Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005913.
Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham 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 1005913.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Winlaton Mill ironworks, south east of Winlaton Mill village (1 km), Old Hollinside fortified hall house, Whickham (1.4 km), Washingwells Roman fort, Whickham (2.7 km).
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