Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSoldiers Fold univallate hillfort, 300m south-west of Swindon

Soldiers Fold univallate hillfort, 300m south-west of Swindon

England
List entry 1008886
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Soldiers Fold is a univallate hillfort located approximately three hundred metres south-west of Swindon in Northumberland, England. The monument is defined by a single defensive bank and ditch system, characteristic of Iron Age hillfort construction in northern Britain. The site represents settlement and defensive infrastructure typical of the later prehistoric period, though the precise dating and extent of occupation remain subjects of archaeological inquiry. As a scheduled ancient monument, Soldiers Fold contributes to understanding the distribution and character of hillforts across the northern English uplands during the Iron Age.

Soldiers Fold univallate hillfort, 300m south-west of Swindon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008886. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Soldiers Fold univallate hillfort, 300m south-west of Swindon?

Soldiers Fold is a univallate hillfort located approximately three hundred metres south-west of Swindon in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008886.

Who is responsible for protecting Soldiers Fold univallate hillfort, 300m south-west of Swindon?

Soldiers Fold univallate hillfort, 300m south-west of Swindon 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 1008886.

What other scheduled monuments are near Soldiers Fold univallate hillfort, 300m south-west of Swindon?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn on Whitefield Shank, 1100m SSW of Hepple Whitefield Farm (1.6 km), 18th century water mill at Grasslees (2.4 km), Bastle at The Raw Farm (3.2 km).

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