Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStaw Hill defended settlement

Staw Hill defended settlement

England
List entry 1008218
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Staw Hill defended settlement is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Northumberland. The site comprises an area defined by defensive earthworks, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in northern Britain. Such defended settlements served residential and possibly communal functions, with their enclosures providing protection and defining territorial boundaries. The monument represents the material evidence of early settled communities in the region during the pre-Roman period.

Staw Hill defended settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008218. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Staw Hill defended settlement?

Staw Hill defended settlement is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008218.

Who is responsible for protecting Staw Hill defended settlement?

Staw Hill defended settlement 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 1008218.

What other scheduled monuments are near Staw Hill defended settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Auchope,homestead 475m WSW of (9.3 km), Auchope,scooped homestead 400m SW of (9.4 km), Auchope,settlement 550m SSE of (9.5 km).

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