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Penny Hill camp is a prehistoric hillfort located near Lanchester in County Durham. The monument comprises an oval enclosure defined by a substantial ditch and bank, characteristic of Iron Age defensive settlements in northern England. Its precise dating remains uncertain, though the structural form suggests occupation during the Iron Age period, possibly extending into the Romano-British era. The site represents an important example of prehistoric settlement fortification in the North East, reflecting patterns of territorial control and community organisation during the later prehistoric period.
Penny Hill camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002333. View the official record →
Penny Hill camp is a prehistoric hillfort located near Lanchester in County Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002333.
Penny 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 1002333.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carved rock, cist and cairnfield 580m west of Hindon Edge (3.1 km), Enclosures and industrial workings on Cockfield Fell (4.6 km), A Roman period native settlement, prehistoric carved rock and an iron smelting site on Knott Hill, 750m south of Stone Cross (6 km).
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