Scheduled MonumentsEnglandIron Age defended settlement in Camp Plantation, 350m north west of North Charlton Mill

Iron Age defended settlement in Camp Plantation, 350m north west of North Charlton Mill

England
List entry 1017955
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Camp Plantation is an Iron Age defended settlement located approximately 350 metres north-west of North Charlton Mill in Northumberland. The site comprises an enclosure with defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in northern England, dating to the pre-Roman Iron Age period. The monument represents evidence of territorial occupation and settlement strategy during this period, when defended enclosures served both practical and social functions for Iron Age communities in the region. Its location within the broader landscape of Northumberland reflects the distribution of Iron Age settlement activity across north-eastern England prior to Roman conquest.

Iron Age defended settlement in Camp Plantation, 350m north west of North Charlton Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017955. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Iron Age defended settlement in Camp Plantation, 350m north west of North Charlton Mill?

Camp Plantation is an Iron Age defended settlement located approximately 350 metres north-west of North Charlton Mill in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017955.

Who is responsible for protecting Iron Age defended settlement in Camp Plantation, 350m north west of North Charlton Mill?

Iron Age defended settlement in Camp Plantation, 350m north west of North Charlton 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 1017955.

What other scheduled monuments are near Iron Age defended settlement in Camp Plantation, 350m north west of North Charlton Mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup and ring marked rock, 1km south-west of East Bolton (8.6 km), Defended settlement, 300m WNW of West Brizlee (8.8 km), Defended settlement, Romano-British settlement and field system 100m south and east of Jenny's Lantern (8.8 km).

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