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Green Castle ringwork is a small fortified settlement of medieval date located in Northumberland. The monument comprises a circular or sub-circular earthwork with an enclosing bank and ditch, characteristic of ringwork fortifications constructed during the medieval period, likely between the eleventh and thirteenth centuries. Such ringworks represent a common form of defensive settlement in northern England during this era, serving as strongholds for local lords or knights. The site's location near Humbleton Mill reflects the strategic positioning of medieval fortifications within the agricultural landscape of the region.
Green Castle ringwork 320m south west of Humbleton Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019926. View the official record →
Green Castle ringwork is a small fortified settlement of medieval date located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019926.
Green Castle ringwork 320m south west of Humbleton Mill 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 1019926.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn cemetery 1000m north west of Heddon Hill (7.2 km), Long cairn on the south western slope of Dod Hill, 1km north east of The Dod (7.2 km), Round cairn on the southern slope of Dod Hill, 800m NNE of The Dod (7.3 km).
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