Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTosson Burgh univallate hillfort, 450m west of Great Tosson

Tosson Burgh univallate hillfort, 450m west of Great Tosson

England
List entry 1011267
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Tosson Burgh is a univallate hillfort situated approximately 450 metres west of Great Tosson in Northumberland, England. The site is defined by a single defensive rampart enclosing an irregular polygonal area, characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements in northern Britain. It dates to the Iron Age period, representing one of the defended settlements constructed during the later prehistoric era in the region. The hillfort's defensive earthwork demonstrates the strategic importance of elevated locations in this landscape during a period when such fortifications served as centres of habitation, refuge, and territorial control.

Tosson Burgh univallate hillfort, 450m west of Great Tosson is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011267. View the official record →

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What is Tosson Burgh univallate hillfort, 450m west of Great Tosson?

Tosson Burgh is a univallate hillfort situated approximately 450 metres west of Great Tosson in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011267.

Who is responsible for protecting Tosson Burgh univallate hillfort, 450m west of Great Tosson?

Tosson Burgh univallate hillfort, 450m west of Great Tosson 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 1011267.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tosson Burgh univallate hillfort, 450m west of Great Tosson?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 1km west-north-west of Old Stell Crag (1.7 km), Simonside Cairn 670m west-north-west of Old Stell Crag (1.8 km), Cairn 320m WNW of Old Stell Crag (2 km).

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