Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoneylaws Castle Hill camp

Moneylaws Castle Hill camp

England
List entry 1006524
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moneylaws Castle Hill camp is a prehistoric or early medieval fortified settlement located in Northumberland. The site consists of an earthwork enclosure defined by defensive banks and ditches, characteristic of Iron Age or Romano-British period hillfort construction, though its exact chronology remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The camp occupies a strategically elevated position typical of settlement sites from this region during antiquity. Its survival as an upstanding earthwork makes it a significant example of Northumbrian defensive archaeology, preserving evidence of early settlement patterns in the northern English landscape.

Moneylaws Castle Hill camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006524. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moneylaws Castle Hill camp?

Moneylaws Castle Hill camp is a prehistoric or early medieval fortified settlement located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006524.

Who is responsible for protecting Moneylaws Castle Hill camp?

Moneylaws Castle Hill camp 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 1006524.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moneylaws Castle Hill camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Steer Rig,palisaded settlement 820m ENE of Old Halterburnhead (9.4 km), Roman period native enclosed settlement 460m north of Sutherland Bridge (9.5 km), Burnhead,homestead 500m SE of (9.6 km).

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