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Maiden Castle is a univallate prehistoric defended enclosure located in Cumberland, England. The monument consists of a single bank and ditch defensive system characteristic of Iron Age hillforts and enclosed settlements in northern Britain. Its univallate form suggests a relatively modest scale of fortification compared to the multivallate examples found elsewhere in Britain, indicating either a shorter period of occupation or defence requirements suited to local conditions. The site represents an important element of the Iron Age settlement pattern in the Cumberland region, though detailed chronological evidence from excavation would be required to establish its precise dating within the Iron Age period.
Maiden Castle univallate prehistoric defended enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008633. View the official record →
Maiden Castle is a univallate prehistoric defended enclosure located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008633.
Maiden Castle univallate prehistoric defended enclosure 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 1008633.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn north of Four Stones Hill (9 km), Round cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones Hill (9 km), Two standing stones north-west of Four Stones Hill (9 km).
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