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The Curricks camp is a prehistoric hillfold or fortified enclosure situated in Northumberland. The monument comprises an oval or sub-circular earthwork defined by a substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age defensive settlements in northern Britain, though the precise dating remains uncertain without extensive archaeological investigation. Its location on elevated terrain reflects the strategic positioning typical of hillforts in this region, which served as centres of settlement, defence, and possibly tribal administration during the later prehistory of northern England. The site remains an important example of Iron Age settlement patterns in Northumberland, though its current state of preservation and full chronological attribution would benefit from further archaeological study.
The Curricks camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006494. View the official record →
The Curricks camp is a prehistoric hillfold or fortified enclosure situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006494.
The Curricks 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 1006494.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roachburn Colliery (2.5 km), 19th century zinc spelter works and 20th century fume works at Tindale and the Great Battery - part of Lord Carlisle's rail system, 290m SW of Riggfoot Farm (2.9 km), Chapel Rigg Roman temporary camp (4.2 km).
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