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Castle Hills prehistoric settlement, field system and medieval wood banks is a complex ancient monument located in Yorkshire, England, comprising evidence of human activity spanning multiple periods. The site preserves remains of prehistoric settlement alongside an associated field system, indicating sustained occupation and land use during prehistoric times. Medieval wood banks visible within the monument record a later phase of agricultural organisation and management of the landscape. The stratification of these different periods of use at a single location provides archaeological evidence for continuity and change in land exploitation across millennia in the Yorkshire landscape.
Castle Hills prehistoric settlement, field system and medieval wood banks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019403. View the official record →
Castle Hills prehistoric settlement, field system and medieval wood banks is a complex ancient monument located in Yorkshire, England, comprising evidence of human activity spanning multiple periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019403.
Castle Hills prehistoric settlement, field system and medieval wood banks 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 1019403.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Steeton Hall medieval magnate's residence and manorial centre (3.3 km), Site of 'King Athelstan's Palace', immediately north of the church (3.9 km), Manor Garth Hill ringwork (4 km).
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