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Univallate hillfort is an ancient monument located 224 metres north west of Chesters in Northumberland, England, comprising successive phases of occupation spanning the Iron Age through to the medieval period. The site is defined by a single defensive bank and ditch, characteristic of univallate fortification design, which encloses an area representative of Iron Age settlement practices in northern Britain. Following the Iron Age phase of occupation, the site was reoccupied during the Romano-British period, demonstrating continuity of habitation at this location despite Roman military presence in the region. The monument was subsequently utilised as a medieval farmstead, indicating the enduring strategic or practical value of the elevated location throughout the post-Roman centuries.
Univallate hillfort, Romano-British enclosed settlement and medieval farmstead, 224m north west of Chesters is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006541. View the official record →
Univallate hillfort is an ancient monument located 224 metres north west of Chesters in Northumberland, England, comprising successive phases of occupation spanning the Iron Age through to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006541.
Univallate hillfort, Romano-British enclosed settlement and medieval farmstead, 224m north west of Chesters 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 1006541.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed settlement 310m south west of White Gate (2.7 km), High Knowes palisaded settlements, field system, cord rig, linear boundary and enclosed settlement 600m west of White Gate (2.7 km), Palisaded settlement, 740m north west of Northfieldhead (2.9 km).
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