Ailey Hill

England
List entry 1004880
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ailey Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire. The monument survives as an earthwork of modest dimensions in the upland landscape. It represents evidence of prehistoric ritual and funerary practice in the region, though detailed archaeological investigation of the site remains limited. The mound's precise chronology and original form require further study to establish definitive dating and cultural attribution.

Ailey Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004880. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ailey Hill?

Ailey Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004880.

Who is responsible for protecting Ailey Hill?

Ailey Hill 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 1004880.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ailey Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ripon Minster Close (0.3 km), St Anne's Chapel (0.3 km), Markenfield Hall moated medieval fortified house with associated service buildings and park pale (4.3 km).

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