Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBank Slack (camp)

Bank Slack (camp)

England
List entry 1004898
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bank Slack is a Iron Age hillfort located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises a defensive enclosure positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape, characteristic of fortified settlements of the Iron Age period. Like many hillforts of northern Britain, Bank Slack would have served as a stronghold for a local community, providing both residential space and refuge during times of conflict or threat. The physical remains preserve evidence of the earthwork defences that once protected this important settlement.

Bank Slack (camp) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004898. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bank Slack (camp)?

Bank Slack is a Iron Age hillfort located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004898.

Who is responsible for protecting Bank Slack (camp)?

Bank Slack (camp) 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 1004898.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bank Slack (camp)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rock with one cup mark east of the plantation on Weston Moor 380m north west of Weston Moor Cottage (5.8 km), Cairn 7m in diameter north of track east of plantation on Weston Moor 450m WNW of Weston Moor Cottage (5.9 km), Rock with five or more cups south of track on Weston Moor 300m WNW of Weston Moor Cottage (6 km).

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