Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric enclosure south west of Brands Hill and 870m east of Langlee

Prehistoric enclosure south west of Brands Hill and 870m east of Langlee

England
List entry 1016141
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric enclosure south west of Brands Hill and 870m east of Langlee is a defended settlement of Iron Age date located in Northumberland. The enclosure comprises a substantial univallate earthwork comprising a single bank and ditch system, characteristic of the defended farmsteads and hill forts constructed during the later prehistoric period in northern Britain. Its location in the upland landscape of Northumberland reflects the pattern of Iron Age settlement distribution in the region, where such enclosures served as focal points for pastoral and agricultural communities. The monument survives as an archaeological earthwork and remains a significant example of Iron Age defensive architecture in the north of England.

Prehistoric enclosure south west of Brands Hill and 870m east of Langlee is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016141. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric enclosure south west of Brands Hill and 870m east of Langlee?

Prehistoric enclosure south west of Brands Hill and 870m east of Langlee is a defended settlement of Iron Age date located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016141.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric enclosure south west of Brands Hill and 870m east of Langlee?

Prehistoric enclosure south west of Brands Hill and 870m east of Langlee 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 1016141.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric enclosure south west of Brands Hill and 870m east of Langlee?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Greaves Ash camp (6.8 km), Enclosures on Meggrim's Knowe (7.4 km), Ancient settlements on Hartside Hill (7.5 km).

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