Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCowell Flat prehistoric field system, 350m south east of Mortimer House

Cowell Flat prehistoric field system, 350m south east of Mortimer House

England
List entry 1017833
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cowell Flat prehistoric field system is a scheduled ancient monument located approximately 350 metres south-east of Mortimer House in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises a system of prehistoric fields that reflects patterns of land division and agricultural organisation from antiquity, likely dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age period. The field boundaries survive as banks and lynchets, physical features that indicate long-term use and management of the landscape during the prehistoric era. This monument represents important evidence of early agricultural practice and settlement patterns in the region, contributing to understanding of prehistoric land use in Yorkshire.

Cowell Flat prehistoric field system, 350m south east of Mortimer House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017833. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cowell Flat prehistoric field system, 350m south east of Mortimer House?

Cowell Flat prehistoric field system is a scheduled ancient monument located approximately 350 metres south-east of Mortimer House in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017833.

Who is responsible for protecting Cowell Flat prehistoric field system, 350m south east of Mortimer House?

Cowell Flat prehistoric field system, 350m south east of Mortimer House 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 1017833.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cowell Flat prehistoric field system, 350m south east of Mortimer House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stanage Edge Roman road (9.4 km), Cairnfield 970m north west of Green's House (9.9 km), Prehistoric standing stone 1,030m south west of triangulation point on High Neb (10 km).

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