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Gunnerton Crag camps is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Northumberland, England. The site comprises the remains of enclosed camps situated on elevated terrain, representing settlement activity during the Iron Age period. The physical character of the monument consists of defensive earthworks and enclosure banks that would have served to protect inhabitants and livestock. The site contributes to understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and fortification strategies in the North of England.
Gunnerton Crag camps is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002908. View the official record →
Gunnerton Crag camps is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002908.
Gunnerton Crag camps 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 1002908.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Roman fort, vicus, bridge abutments and associated remains of Hadrian's Wall at Chesters in wall mile 27 (5 km), Hadrian's Wall and vallum between St Oswald's Cottages, east of Brunton Gate and the North Tyne in wall miles 25, 26 and 27 (5.4 km), Fishponds, 250m north west of Walwick Grange Farm (5.8 km).
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