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Palisaded settlement, 740m north west of Northfieldhead, is a prehistoric enclosed settlement site located in Northumberland. The monument comprises a palisaded enclosure of Iron Age date, constructed using timber defences to enclose domestic and associated structures. Such fortified settlements are characteristic of later prehistoric communities in northern Britain, reflecting both practical defensive requirements and the social organisation of Iron Age societies. The site contributes to understanding settlement patterns and land use during the later Iron Age period in the North East of England.
Palisaded settlement, 740m north west of Northfieldhead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006412. View the official record →
Palisaded settlement, 740m north west of Northfieldhead, is a prehistoric enclosed settlement site located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006412.
Palisaded settlement, 740m north west of Northfieldhead 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 1006412.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tower house and World War II air raid shelter, 360m east of Biddlestone Home Farm (4.6 km), Romano-British settlement, 580m north west of Biddleston Home Farm (4.7 km), Motte and bailey castle and shell keep castle at Harbottle (8.8 km).
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