Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSimonside camp

Simonside camp

England
List entry 1002907
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Simonside camp is a univallate hill fort situated in the Simonside Hills of Northumberland. The site comprises a roughly circular or oval enclosure defined by a single rampart with external ditch, typical of Iron Age defensive settlements in northern Britain. It occupies a commanding position on high ground, from which extensive views across the surrounding landscape would have provided strategic advantage. The fort likely dates to the Iron Age, though the precise chronology of occupation and use remains incompletely resolved through archaeological investigation.

Simonside camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002907. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Simonside camp?

Simonside camp is a univallate hill fort situated in the Simonside Hills of Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002907.

Who is responsible for protecting Simonside camp?

Simonside 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 1002907.

What other scheduled monuments are near Simonside camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement 470m north east of Heddon Hill (8.7 km), Round cairn cemetery 1000m north west of Heddon Hill (8.9 km), Romano-British farmstead on the eastern slope of Dod Hill, 1km north of The Dod (9 km).

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