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Great Hetha defended settlement is a prehistoric fortified enclosure located in Northumberland, England. The site comprises a substantial earthwork defence consisting of a substantial bank and ditch system that encloses an irregular area on elevated ground. Dating to the Iron Age, the settlement represents a significant example of defended domestic occupation in the region during the later prehistoric period. The physical remains of the fortification survive as prominent ground features that continue to demonstrate the strategic siting and constructional effort invested in its creation.
Great Hetha defended settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014508. View the official record →
Great Hetha defended settlement is a prehistoric fortified enclosure located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014508.
Great Hetha defended settlement 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 1014508.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bonnie Laws,cairn 700m N of Cocklawfoot (8.7 km), Cocklawfoot,farmstead,homestead,settlement & field systems 500m NE of (9 km), Cocklawfoot,enclosure,farmstead and cultivation remains 250m NNE of (9.1 km).
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