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Enclosures on Meggrim's Knowe

England
List entry 1006589
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Enclosures on Meggrim's Knowe is a prehistoric monument located in Northumberland, England. The site comprises ancient enclosures whose archaeological characteristics place them within the prehistoric period, though the exact dating and cultural attribution require further specialist examination. The monument's survival as earthwork remains demonstrates the significance of upland Northumberland as a zone of settlement and land use in antiquity. The enclosures represent evidence of human activity and territorial organisation during the Bronze Age or Iron Age, periods when such enclosed spaces served pastoral and domestic functions.

Enclosures on Meggrim's Knowe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006589. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosures on Meggrim's Knowe?

Enclosures on Meggrim's Knowe is a prehistoric monument located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006589.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosures on Meggrim's Knowe?

Enclosures on Meggrim's Knowe 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 1006589.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosures on Meggrim's Knowe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tower house and World War II air raid shelter, 360m east of Biddlestone Home Farm (7.6 km), Romano-British farmstead, 275m north-east of Hosedon Linn (8.8 km), Palisaded settlement, 200m NNE of Hosedon Linn (8.9 km).

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