Scheduled Ancient Monuments of National Significance

Scheduled Ancient Monuments are structures or archaeological sites designated as nationally significant, requiring permission for any alterations. The dataset is managed by Newcastle City Council and was last updated in March 2026. Specific details on the number of monuments or data attributes are not provided.

Use Cases

• Identify nationally significant archaeological sites requiring legal protection for heritage management.
• Analyze the distribution of Scheduled Monuments to inform regional conservation planning.
• Support regulatory review by determining which structures need permission for works or alterations.

Strengths

• Data is sourced from an official local government organization, Newcastle City Council.
• The dataset was updated in March 2026, indicating recent maintenance.

Limitations

• The dataset's size, including the number of monuments or rows, is unknown.
• No column names or specific data attributes are provided, limiting analytical utility.
• Geographic coverage is unclear beyond the managing council's jurisdiction.

Provenance

Source

Newcastle City Council

Collection Method

Official listing of monuments identified as being of national significance.

Freshness

Last updated on 2026-03-24.

Geography

Jurisdiction of Newcastle City Council, specific coverage unknown.