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Greaves Ash camp is a prehistoric settlement located in Northumberland, England, that dates to the Iron Age. The site comprises the remains of a small fortified settlement consisting of circular stone-built structures arranged within a defensive enclosure, typical of the defended homesteads characteristic of northern Britain during this period. The monument demonstrates the settlement patterns and domestic architecture of Iron Age communities in the region, with evidence of the distinctive roundhouses that formed the basis of contemporary settlement organisation. The site's preservation and archaeological record contribute to understanding the settlement hierarchy and agricultural practices of Iron Age Northumberland.
Greaves Ash camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006588. View the official record →
Greaves Ash camp is a prehistoric settlement located in Northumberland, England, that dates to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006588.
Greaves Ash 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 1006588.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tower house and World War II air raid shelter, 360m east of Biddlestone Home Farm (8.2 km), Uplaw Knowe palisaded settlement (9.3 km), Romano-British farmstead, 275m north-east of Hosedon Linn (9.4 km).
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