Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Gregory's Hill camp

St Gregory's Hill camp

England
List entry 1006535
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Gregory's Hill camp is a hillfort situated in Northumberland, dating to the Iron Age. The monument is defined by its defensive earthwork structures, comprising banks and ditches arranged to command the surrounding landscape. The site represents the type of fortified settlement characteristic of later prehistoric Britain, serving as a territorial centre and place of refuge for local communities during this period.

St Gregory's Hill camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006535. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Gregory's Hill camp?

St Gregory's Hill camp is a hillfort situated in Northumberland, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006535.

Who is responsible for protecting St Gregory's Hill camp?

St Gregory's 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 1006535.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Gregory's Hill camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed native settlements, cultivation terraces and cairn field south west of Mounthooly (8.3 km), Bronze Age cairnfield, prehistoric enclosure, Romano-British settlement and medieval shielings 500m south of Mounthooly (8.5 km), Shieling and enclosure 840m SSW of Mounthooly (8.8 km).

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