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Roundabouts camp

England
List entry 1003656
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roundabouts camp is a univallate hillfort located near Corbridge in Northumberland, dating to the Iron Age. The monument consists of a single defensive rampart enclosing an area of approximately two hectares, with evidence of an accompanying ditch forming part of its fortification system. The site occupies a strategic position commanding views over the surrounding landscape and the Tyne Valley. As a hillfort of the northern British Iron Age tradition, Roundabouts camp represents the settlement and defensive practices of pre-Roman communities in Northumberland during the first millennium BCE.

Roundabouts camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003656. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roundabouts camp?

Roundabouts camp is a univallate hillfort located near Corbridge in Northumberland, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003656.

Who is responsible for protecting Roundabouts camp?

Roundabouts 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 1003656.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roundabouts camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup and ring marked rocks on Wandylaw Moor, 1km west of Wandylaw (6 km), Cairn cemetery 700yds (640m) NE of Cateran Hill (7.8 km), Iron Age defended settlement in Camp Plantation, 350m north west of North Charlton Mill (8.4 km).

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