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Heiferlaw defended settlement is a Late Iron Age hillfort situated approximately 100 metres north of Holywell in Northumberland. The settlement comprises defensive earthworks characteristic of the period, with evidence of occupation during the later prehistoric era. The site's strategic location reflects the defensive requirements of Iron Age communities in the North East of England. A Second World War Zero Station, a type of coastal observation post, was subsequently constructed at or near the monument, representing the layering of military infrastructure across different historical periods at this location.
Heiferlaw defended settlement and Second World War Zero Station, 100m north of Holywell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014080. View the official record →
Heiferlaw defended settlement is a Late Iron Age hillfort situated approximately 100 metres north of Holywell in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014080.
Heiferlaw defended settlement and Second World War Zero Station, 100m north of Holywell 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 1014080.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Leonard's Hospital, Alnwick (3.4 km), Alnwick Abbey (3.7 km), Lion Bridge (3.9 km).
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