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 four hundred metres north-east of Dancing Hall Farm. The monument consists of a single defensive rampart enclosing an interior settlement area, characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements in northern Britain. The site dates to the Iron Age period, when such hillforts served as centres of habitation, storage, and protection for local communities across the region. The earthwork remains visible as an archaeological feature marking an important phase of prehistoric occupation 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 four hundred 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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