Scheduled MonumentsEnglandIron Age defended settlement in Fox Covert

Iron Age defended settlement in Fox Covert

England
List entry 1016246
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Fox Covert is an Iron Age defended settlement located in Northumberland, England. The site comprises a hillfort or enclosed settlement characteristic of the Iron Age period in northern Britain, dating to the later prehistoric era. Its defensive earthworks, consisting of banks and ditches, reflect the settlement hierarchy and territorial organisation typical of Iron Age communities in the region. The monument represents important evidence for understanding the structure and economy of Iron Age society in Northumberland during the first millennium BC.

Iron Age defended settlement in Fox Covert is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016246. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Iron Age defended settlement in Fox Covert?

Fox Covert is an Iron Age defended settlement located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016246.

Who is responsible for protecting Iron Age defended settlement in Fox Covert?

Iron Age defended settlement in Fox Covert 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 1016246.

What other scheduled monuments are near Iron Age defended settlement in Fox Covert?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including North Middleton medieval village (9.8 km), Roman period native settlements, field system and medieval shieling on the east slope of Brands Hill, 550m west of Middleton Old Town (10.1 km), Medieval shieling 600m south east of South Middleton (10.2 km).

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