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Barwick in Elmet is a large univallate hillfort situated in North Yorkshire, England, with evidence of occupation dating to the Iron Age. The monument comprises a substantial single-banked earthwork enclosing an area of approximately 4.5 hectares, positioned on elevated ground that commands views of the surrounding landscape. A medieval motte and bailey castle was subsequently constructed within or adjacent to the hillfort, representing a later phase of defensive settlement on the same strategic location. This palimpsest of occupation across different periods demonstrates the enduring significance of the site as a place of fortification and control from prehistoric times through the Norman period.
Barwick in Elmet large univallate hillfort and motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010924. View the official record →
Barwick in Elmet is a large univallate hillfort situated in North Yorkshire, England, with evidence of occupation dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010924.
Barwick in Elmet large univallate hillfort and motte and bailey castle 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 1010924.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Former World War I National Filling Factory, Barnbow (3.1 km), Length of Grim's Ditch 260m west of Brown Moor Farm (4.3 km), Length of Grim's Ditch immediately east of Barrowby Road (4.6 km).
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