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Fawdon Hill defended settlement is a prehistoric fortified enclosure located in Northumberland, approximately 900 metres north-west of Closehead. The monument comprises an enclosed settlement of Iron Age date, constructed with defensive earthworks that would have served to protect its inhabitants and livestock. The site's physical character is marked by surviving banks and ditches that define the settlement's perimeter, evidence of the deliberate fortification strategies employed during the Iron Age period. Such defended settlements in northern Britain reflect the social organisation and territorial concerns of late prehistoric communities in this region.
Fawdon Hill defended settlement, 900m north-west of Closehead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007527. View the official record →
Fawdon Hill defended settlement is a prehistoric fortified enclosure located in Northumberland, approximately 900 metres north-west of Closehead. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007527.
Fawdon Hill defended settlement, 900m north-west of Closehead 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 1007527.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn, 580m north of Woodhouse (6.3 km), Medieval cross, 150m west of Woodburnhill Farm (7.3 km), Fishponds, 200m south west of Townfoot Farm (7.3 km).
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