Scheduled MonumentsEnglandUnivallate hillfort 250m south and a bowl barrow 300m south east of Castle Dykes Farm

Univallate hillfort 250m south and a bowl barrow 300m south east of Castle Dykes Farm

England
List entry 1018857
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Univallate hillfort 250m south and a bowl barrow 300m south east of Castle Dykes Farm is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Northamptonshire. The site comprises two distinct archaeological features: a univallate hillfort characterised by a single defensive bank and ditch, and a Bronze Age bowl barrow situated to its south-east. These monuments represent different periods of prehistoric settlement and burial practice in the region, with the barrow likely dating to the Bronze Age and the hillfort potentially belonging to the Iron Age. The earthworks survive as visible archaeological remains and are scheduled as protected ancient monuments of national importance under the statutory list entry reference 1018857.

Univallate hillfort 250m south and a bowl barrow 300m south east of Castle Dykes Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018857. View the official record →

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What is Univallate hillfort 250m south and a bowl barrow 300m south east of Castle Dykes Farm?

Univallate hillfort 250m south and a bowl barrow 300m south east of Castle Dykes Farm is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018857.

Who is responsible for protecting Univallate hillfort 250m south and a bowl barrow 300m south east of Castle Dykes Farm?

Univallate hillfort 250m south and a bowl barrow 300m south east of Castle Dykes 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 1018857.

What other scheduled monuments are near Univallate hillfort 250m south and a bowl barrow 300m south east of Castle Dykes Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Dykes motte and bailey castle (0.4 km), Earthworks (1.3 km), Everdon Bridge (2.2 km).

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