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Multivallate hillfort, located approximately 483 metres south-west of Clinch in Northumberland, is an Iron Age defensive settlement characterised by multiple concentric defensive banks and ditches. The monument represents a significant example of prehistoric fortified settlement in the North East of England, dating to the Iron Age period. The multiple vallations (defensive earthworks) that give the site its name indicate substantial investment in fortification, typical of higher-status settlements of this era. The site remains an important archaeological record of Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive practices in northern Britain.
Multivallate hillfort, 483m south west of Clinch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006542. View the official record →
Multivallate hillfort, located approximately 483 metres south-west of Clinch in Northumberland, is an Iron Age defensive settlement characterised by multiple concentric defensive banks and ditches. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006542.
Multivallate hillfort, 483m south west of Clinch 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 1006542.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tinkler's Dene univallate hillfort, 400m north-east of Dancing Hall Farm (6.1 km), Group of round cairns, 40m east of Hob's Nick (6.2 km), Medieval boundary stone, 220m SSE of Callaly Crag (6.4 km).
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