Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo rectilinear enclosed settlements, south of Castle Street

Two rectilinear enclosed settlements, south of Castle Street

England
List entry 1020703
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Two rectilinear enclosed settlements south of Castle Street is a pair of prehistoric or early historic enclosed settlements located near an ancient castle in Northumberland. The settlements consist of two distinct rectangular enclosures, suggesting organised occupation and land use during the pre-Roman or Romano-British period. Their proximity to Castle Street indicates their position within a landscape of significant archaeological interest in the region. The precise dating and functional interpretation of these enclosures would be established through field investigation and finds analysis rather than surface characteristics alone.

Two rectilinear enclosed settlements, south of Castle Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020703. View the official record →

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What is Two rectilinear enclosed settlements, south of Castle Street?

Two rectilinear enclosed settlements south of Castle Street is a pair of prehistoric or early historic enclosed settlements located near an ancient castle in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020703.

Who is responsible for protecting Two rectilinear enclosed settlements, south of Castle Street?

Two rectilinear enclosed settlements, south of Castle Street 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 1020703.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two rectilinear enclosed settlements, south of Castle Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall containing Ever, Morden and Heber towers, two turrets and two sections of town ditch (7.5 km), The Friars, remains of Dominican friary (7.6 km), Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Durham Tower and section of town ditch (7.7 km).

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