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High Knowes palisaded settlements, field system, cord rig, linear boundary and enclosed settlement is an Iron Age monument complex located approximately 600 metres west of White Gate in Northumberland. The site comprises multiple components including palisaded settlements, a linear boundary, and an associated field system featuring cord rig cultivation remains, indicating sustained agricultural activity alongside settlement. Dating to the Iron Age period, the monument demonstrates the settlement hierarchy and land management practices characteristic of upland Northumbrian communities during the pre-Roman iron working period. The combination of defensive palisading, enclosed settlement, and organised field systems reflects the social organisation and economic strategies of Iron Age communities in northern Britain.
High Knowes palisaded settlements, field system, cord rig, linear boundary and enclosed settlement 600m west of White Gate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020254. View the official record →
High Knowes palisaded settlements, field system, cord rig, linear boundary and enclosed settlement is an Iron Age monument complex located approximately 600 metres west of White Gate in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020254.
High Knowes palisaded settlements, field system, cord rig, linear boundary and enclosed settlement 600m west of White Gate 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 1020254.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tower house and World War II air raid shelter, 360m east of Biddlestone Home Farm (4.5 km), Camp Knowe univallate hillfort, 700m north-west of Clennell (6.6 km), Round cairn, 160m north east of Hosedon Linn (6.9 km).
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