Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEmbanked pit alignment 130m south and 310m SSE of Jingleby House

Embanked pit alignment 130m south and 310m SSE of Jingleby House

England
List entry 1020217
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Embanked pit alignment 130m south and 310m SSE of Jingleby House is a prehistoric linear earthwork situated in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a series of pits arranged in alignment and associated with an embanked formation, representing a distinctive archaeological feature of the prehistoric period. Such pit alignments are characteristic of Bronze Age land division and territorial markers, though their precise function remains a subject of archaeological interpretation. The site's survival as an earthwork demonstrates its significance as evidence for prehistoric land use and social organisation in the region.

Embanked pit alignment 130m south and 310m SSE of Jingleby House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020217. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Embanked pit alignment 130m south and 310m SSE of Jingleby House?

Embanked pit alignment 130m south and 310m SSE of Jingleby House is a prehistoric linear earthwork situated in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020217.

Who is responsible for protecting Embanked pit alignment 130m south and 310m SSE of Jingleby House?

Embanked pit alignment 130m south and 310m SSE of Jingleby 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 1020217.

What other scheduled monuments are near Embanked pit alignment 130m south and 310m SSE of Jingleby House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage (5 km), Round barrow 570m south east of Warren House (5 km), Round barrow 470m north of Keeper's Cottage (5 km).

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