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 Iron Age or Romano-British settlement site located in Northumberland, situated approximately 620 metres south-south-east of Fleehope. The settlement comprises the remains of a defensive structure, likely consisting of earthwork fortifications typical of defended settlements in northern Britain during the Iron Age period. Such settlements were commonly established on elevated or strategic locations to provide protection and command over surrounding landscape and resources. The site represents an important example of settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by indigenous communities in Northumberland during the pre-Roman and Romano-British periods.

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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Questions & answers

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

Fawcett Shank defended settlement is a Iron Age or Romano-British settlement site 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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