Scheduled MonumentsEnglandUnivallate hillfort in Oxhill Plantation, 450m north-east of Great Swinburne

Univallate hillfort in Oxhill Plantation, 450m north-east of Great Swinburne

England
List entry 1011408
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Oxhill Plantation Hillfort is a univallate Iron Age defensive enclosure located approximately 450 metres north-east of Great Swinburne in Northumberland. The monument consists of a single defensive rampart with an associated ditch, characteristic of univallate hillfort construction during the Iron Age period. The site occupies a prominent position in the landscape, typical of hillforts sited to command views of surrounding territory and provide strategic defensive advantage. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important example of Iron Age settlement and territorial organisation in the region.

Univallate hillfort in Oxhill Plantation, 450m north-east of Great Swinburne is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011408. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Univallate hillfort in Oxhill Plantation, 450m north-east of Great Swinburne?

Oxhill Plantation Hillfort is a univallate Iron Age defensive enclosure located approximately 450 metres north-east of Great Swinburne in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011408.

Who is responsible for protecting Univallate hillfort in Oxhill Plantation, 450m north-east of Great Swinburne?

Univallate hillfort in Oxhill Plantation, 450m north-east of Great Swinburne 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 1011408.

What other scheduled monuments are near Univallate hillfort in Oxhill Plantation, 450m north-east of Great Swinburne?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hadrian's Wall and vallum between St Oswald's Cottages, east of Brunton Gate and the North Tyne in wall miles 25, 26 and 27 (6.2 km), Hadrian's Wall and vallum between field boundary east of milecastle 24 and field boundary west of the site of turret 25b in wall miles 24 to 25 (6.4 km), Medieval cross, 400m south east of Crag House (6.8 km).

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