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Castle Steads is a univallate hillfort located in Yorkshire, England, defended by a single substantial rampart with an associated outwork. The monument dates to the Iron Age and represents a characteristic form of defended settlement from this period in northern Britain. The hillfort's physical layout, defined by its single defensive bank, reflects the fortification practices of Iron Age communities, whilst the presence of an outwork suggests additional protective measures or functional divisions of the enclosed space. The site contributes to understanding of Iron Age settlement hierarchies and defensive strategies in the Yorkshire landscape.
Castle Steads slight univallate hillfort and associated outwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009320. View the official record →
Castle Steads is a univallate hillfort located in Yorkshire, England, defended by a single substantial rampart with an associated outwork. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009320.
Castle Steads slight univallate hillfort and associated outwork 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 1009320.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup and ring marked stone 350m north west of north corner of Folly Plantation (1.8 km), Cup marked stone 165m NNE of Folly Plantation (2 km), 18th century copper mill 80m north west of Copper Mill Bridge (3.7 km).
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