Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEast Field crop mark site centred 300m SSE of Northorpe, interpreted as a Neolithic henge later reused as a Bronze Age ringwork

East Field crop mark site centred 300m SSE of Northorpe, interpreted as a Neolithic henge later reused as a Bronze Age ringwork

England
List entry 1423379
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

East Field crop mark site is a prehistoric monument complex located approximately 300 metres south-southeast of Northorpe in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises evidence of a Neolithic henge monument, subsequently reused and reinterpreted during the Bronze Age as a ringwork, as revealed through aerial crop mark photography. The monument represents a significant phase of settlement and ritual activity spanning from the Neolithic period through to the Bronze Age, demonstrating continuity of land use and adaptation of earlier structures for new purposes across these prehistoric epochs. The site's survival as buried archaeological evidence, recoverable through geophysical survey and cropmark analysis, contributes to understanding of prehistoric monumental construction and settlement patterns in Yorkshire.

East Field crop mark site centred 300m SSE of Northorpe, interpreted as a Neolithic henge later reused as a Bronze Age ringwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1423379. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is East Field crop mark site centred 300m SSE of Northorpe, interpreted as a Neolithic henge later reused as a Bronze Age ringwork?

East Field crop mark site is a prehistoric monument complex located approximately 300 metres south-southeast of Northorpe in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1423379.

Who is responsible for protecting East Field crop mark site centred 300m SSE of Northorpe, interpreted as a Neolithic henge later reused as a Bronze Age ringwork?

East Field crop mark site centred 300m SSE of Northorpe, interpreted as a Neolithic henge later reused as a Bronze Age ringwork 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 1423379.

What other scheduled monuments are near East Field crop mark site centred 300m SSE of Northorpe, interpreted as a Neolithic henge later reused as a Bronze Age ringwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site in Hall Garth Park (1.2 km), Village cross (2.1 km), Medieval settlement of Southorpe and field system, north east of Southorpe Farm (2.5 km).

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