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Fordwood camp is a prehistoric earthwork located in Broomridge Dean, Northumberland. The site comprises a substantial univallate hillfort, representing settlement activity during the Iron Age, a period of considerable defensive fortification across northern Britain. The monument is defined by a prominent rampart and associated ditch, which enclose an area of archaeological interest on elevated terrain. As a scheduled ancient monument, Fordwood camp contributes to understanding of Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the North East of England.
Fordwood camp, Broomridge Dean is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006522. View the official record →
Fordwood camp is a prehistoric earthwork located in Broomridge Dean, Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006522.
Fordwood camp, Broomridge Dean 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 1006522.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and cairnfield 340m south west of triangulation point on Gains Law (8.8 km), Bronze Age unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and cairnfield, 630m south west of triangulation point on Gains Law (8.9 km), Iron Age defended settlement and cultivation terraces 600m north east of Brown's Law Cottage (8.9 km).
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