Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham

Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham

England
List entry 1005913
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham is a prehistoric or early historic field system comprising a series of linear earthworks and enclosed areas in the Durham landscape. The monument consists of banks and ditches that define field boundaries and enclosures, characteristic of settlement and land organisation patterns typical of the Iron Age or Romano-British periods. Located near Damhead Wood in Whickham, the site represents evidence of agricultural activity and territorial division during the later prehistoric and early historic phases of northern England. The earthworks remain visible as landscape features, contributing to our understanding of settlement patterns and land use in the wider Tyne valley region.

Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005913. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham?

Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham is a prehistoric or early historic field system comprising a series of linear earthworks and enclosed areas in the Durham landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005913.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham?

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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