Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFawcett Shank defended settlement, 620m SSE of Fleehope

Fawcett Shank defended settlement, 620m SSE of Fleehope

England
List entry 1014492
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Fawcett Shank defended settlement is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Northumberland, situated approximately 620 metres south-south-east of Fleehope. The site comprises an enclosure defined by a ditch and bank, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in northern Britain, and represents evidence of defended occupation during the later prehistoric period. The earthwork remains survive as an upstanding monument, preserving important information about settlement hierarchy and defensive practices in the region during the Iron Age. The site is protected as a scheduled monument, reflecting its archaeological significance to understanding prehistoric land use and social organisation in Northumberland.

Fawcett Shank defended settlement, 620m SSE of Fleehope is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014492. View the official record →

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What is Fawcett Shank defended settlement, 620m SSE of Fleehope?

Fawcett Shank defended settlement is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Northumberland, situated approximately 620 metres south-south-east of Fleehope. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014492.

Who is responsible for protecting Fawcett Shank defended settlement, 620m SSE of Fleehope?

Fawcett Shank defended settlement, 620m SSE of Fleehope 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 1014492.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fawcett Shank defended settlement, 620m SSE of Fleehope?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fundhope Rig,homestead,linear earthwork and field system (5.8 km), Elm Knowe,settlement (6.5 km), Kelsocleugh,settlement 400m SSW of (6.5 km).

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