Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Kettles univallate hillfort and enclosed settlement, 261m north west and 331m south west of King's Chair

The Kettles univallate hillfort and enclosed settlement, 261m north west and 331m south west of King's Chair

England
List entry 1006530
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Kettles univallate hillfort and enclosed settlement is an Iron Age defensive and domestic site located in Northumberland. The monument comprises a single-banked enclosure typical of univallate hillforts, a form of fortified settlement prevalent in Iron Age Britain, particularly in northern regions. The site's archaeological significance lies in its representation of Iron Age settlement patterns and land use in the upland areas of Northumberland, where such hillforts often served dual purposes as both defensive strongholds and centres of organised community activity. The specific positioning relative to King's Chair, as recorded in the official record, aids in precise location and archaeological survey of this important prehistoric monument.

The Kettles univallate hillfort and enclosed settlement, 261m north west and 331m south west of King's Chair is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006530. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Kettles univallate hillfort and enclosed settlement, 261m north west and 331m south west of King's Chair?

The Kettles univallate hillfort and enclosed settlement is an Iron Age defensive and domestic site located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006530.

Who is responsible for protecting The Kettles univallate hillfort and enclosed settlement, 261m north west and 331m south west of King's Chair?

The Kettles univallate hillfort and enclosed settlement, 261m north west and 331m south west of King's Chair 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 1006530.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Kettles univallate hillfort and enclosed settlement, 261m north west and 331m south west of King's Chair?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone circle and stone alignment 370m west of Threestoneburn House (6.9 km), Hut circle 320m west of Threestoneburn House (7 km), Three Romano-British farmsteads and part of a field system on Heddon Hill 900m north west of Calder (7.2 km).

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