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Uplaw Knowe is a palisaded settlement located in Northumberland, England, dating to the Iron Age. The site comprises an enclosure defined by a substantial palisade fence, representing a form of domestic settlement typical of the Iron Age period in northern Britain. The monument's defensive or boundary palisade indicates a settlement of some status or concern for security during this era. Such palisaded settlements are significant for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns, social organisation, and land use in the region.
Uplaw Knowe palisaded settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006393. View the official record →
Uplaw Knowe is a palisaded settlement located in Northumberland, England, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006393.
Uplaw Knowe palisaded settlement 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 1006393.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman camp, 1.58km west of North Yardhope (7.8 km), Round cairn on Holystone Common, part of round cairn cemetery (7.9 km), Round cairn, 700m north-east of Daw's Hill (7.9 km).
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