Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFlodden camp

Flodden camp

England
List entry 1006481
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Flodden camp is a prehistoric fortified settlement located near the village of Flodden in Northumberland, England. The site comprises earthwork remains consisting of a univallate or multivallate enclosure, characteristic of Iron Age hillforts or defended settlements in the region. Its elevated position provides natural defensive advantages over the surrounding landscape. The monument represents significant evidence of Iron Age settlement patterns and territorial control in northern England, though the precise dating and extent of occupation remain subjects of archaeological investigation.

Flodden camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006481. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Flodden camp?

Flodden camp is a prehistoric fortified settlement located near the village of Flodden in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006481.

Who is responsible for protecting Flodden camp?

Flodden camp 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 1006481.

What other scheduled monuments are near Flodden camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Unenclosed settlement, part of a field system, Romano-British aggregate village and group of shielings, 470m south east of Whitehall (9.8 km), Enclosed settlement 920m south east of Whitehall (9.9 km), Romano-British settlement 810m south east of Whitehall (10 km).

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