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The Camera of Adam is a medieval fortified house located at Heaton in Northumberland, England. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents a type of domestic fortification characteristic of the border regions of northern England, where such buildings provided both residential accommodation and defensive capability. The building survives as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its historical importance to understanding medieval settlement patterns and domestic architecture in Northumberland. Its designation within the National Heritage List for England testifies to its archaeological and historical significance as evidence of medieval life and building practices in this region.
Medieval fortified house, known as the Camera of Adam, Heaton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016633. View the official record →
The Camera of Adam is a medieval fortified house located at Heaton in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016633.
Medieval fortified house, known as the Camera of Adam, Heaton 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 1016633.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Tyne Bridge (land arches) (2.5 km), Newcastle Swing Bridge (2.5 km), Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall and town ditch between Forth Street and Hanover Street (2.7 km).
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