Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Ringses multivallate hillfort, Doddington Moor

The Ringses multivallate hillfort, Doddington Moor

England
List entry 1006585
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Ringses is a multivallate hillfort situated on Doddington Moor in Northumberland. The monument comprises multiple concentric defensive banks and ditches, characteristic of Iron Age hillforts in northern England, and likely dates to the later prehistoric period. The site's elevated position on the moor would have provided commanding views across the surrounding landscape, typical of hillforts that served both defensive and territorial functions. As a scheduled ancient monument, The Ringses remains an important archaeological record of Iron Age settlement and social organisation in Northumberland.

The Ringses multivallate hillfort, Doddington Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006585. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Ringses multivallate hillfort, Doddington Moor?

The Ringses is a multivallate hillfort situated on Doddington Moor in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006585.

Who is responsible for protecting The Ringses multivallate hillfort, Doddington Moor?

The Ringses multivallate hillfort, Doddington Moor 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 1006585.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Ringses multivallate hillfort, Doddington Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval shieling 600m south east of South Middleton (9.8 km), Iron Age defended settlement 740m south east of South Middleton (9.8 km), Prehistoric enclosure, associated field system, cairnfield, round houses and medieval shielings on E and SE slopes of Brands Hill (9.9 km).

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