Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNorth Black Hagg defended settlement

North Black Hagg defended settlement

England
List entry 1010336
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

North Black Hagg defended settlement is a prehistoric or early medieval fortified enclosure located in Northumberland. The site comprises an earthwork defence comprising a bank and ditch arrangement characteristic of settlement enclosures from the Iron Age or early historic period. Its physical remains suggest a small defended homestead or farmstead, representative of domestic settlement patterns in northern Britain during these periods. The monument's precise dating and cultural attribution remain subjects of archaeological investigation, though its defensive characteristics and morphology align it with broader traditions of enclosed settlement in the region.

North Black Hagg defended settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010336. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is North Black Hagg defended settlement?

North Black Hagg defended settlement is a prehistoric or early medieval fortified enclosure located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010336.

Who is responsible for protecting North Black Hagg defended settlement?

North Black Hagg defended settlement 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 1010336.

What other scheduled monuments are near North Black Hagg defended settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp Tops,fort,linear earthwork and field system (7.4 km), Camp Tops,linear earthwork (7.5 km), Fundhope Rig,homestead,linear earthwork and field system (7.6 km).

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