Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOld Fawdon Hill West camp

Old Fawdon Hill West camp

England
List entry 1006546
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Old Fawdon Hill West camp is a prehistoric hilltop settlement located in Northumberland. The site comprises an Iron Age fortified enclosure, evidenced by surviving earthwork defences that mark the perimeter of the settlement. Its position on elevated terrain reflects the strategic settlement patterns characteristic of Iron Age communities in northern Britain, where high ground provided both defensive advantage and visibility across the surrounding landscape. The monument represents an important record of pre-Roman settlement organisation in the region during the later prehistoric period.

Old Fawdon Hill West camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006546. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Old Fawdon Hill West camp?

Old Fawdon Hill West camp is a prehistoric hilltop settlement located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006546.

Who is responsible for protecting Old Fawdon Hill West camp?

Old Fawdon Hill West 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 1006546.

What other scheduled monuments are near Old Fawdon Hill West camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tinkler's Dene univallate hillfort, 400m north-east of Dancing Hall Farm (5.7 km), Round cairn, 160m south of Hard Nab (6.3 km), Medieval boundary stone, 220m SSE of Callaly Crag (6.4 km).

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