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Boltby Scar promontory fort is a prehistoric defensive settlement located in North Yorkshire, England. The monument comprises a promontory fort together with two associated round barrows, occupying a prominent hilltop position that would have commanded views across the surrounding landscape. The fort itself dates to the Iron Age and is defined by defensive earthworks that exploit the natural topography of the scar, whilst the two barrows are Bronze Age burials, indicating sustained occupation and use of this location across a considerable period. The site demonstrates the strategic importance of elevated positions in prehistoric Yorkshire and the enduring significance of certain landscape locations across multiple periods of prehistory.
Boltby Scar promontory fort and two round barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013086. View the official record →
Boltby Scar promontory fort is a prehistoric defensive settlement located in North Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013086.
Boltby Scar promontory fort and two round barrows 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 1013086.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 230m east of Sutton Bank Farm (3.1 km), Round barrow 480m east of Yorkshire Gliding Club (4.1 km), Roulston Scar Iron Age promontory fort (4.2 km).
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