Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTinkler's Dene univallate hillfort, 400m north-east of Dancing Hall Farm

Tinkler's Dene univallate hillfort, 400m north-east of Dancing Hall Farm

England
List entry 1011095
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Tinkler's Dene is a univallate hillfort located in Northumberland, approximately 400 metres north-east of Dancing Hall Farm. The monument consists of a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an oval or sub-circular area on elevated terrain, characteristic of Iron Age hillforts in the region. Such univallate fortifications were typically constructed during the Iron Age and represent important centres of settlement, storage, and defence in prehistoric northern Britain. The site's earthwork remains survive as a scheduled monument, preserving evidence of the settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by Iron Age communities in Northumberland.

Tinkler's Dene univallate hillfort, 400m north-east of Dancing Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011095. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tinkler's Dene univallate hillfort, 400m north-east of Dancing Hall Farm?

Tinkler's Dene is a univallate hillfort located in Northumberland, approximately 400 metres north-east of Dancing Hall Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011095.

Who is responsible for protecting Tinkler's Dene univallate hillfort, 400m north-east of Dancing Hall Farm?

Tinkler's Dene univallate hillfort, 400m north-east of Dancing Hall Farm 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 1011095.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tinkler's Dene univallate hillfort, 400m north-east of Dancing Hall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cupmarked stone, 690m south-west of Wagtail Farm (8.5 km), Medieval monastic sheep farm (bercaria), 550m north-east of Whittondean Farm (8.6 km), Standing stone, 810m north-east of Whittondean Farm (8.6 km).

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