Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEmley Day Holes, 200m east of Churchill Farm

Emley Day Holes, 200m east of Churchill Farm

England
List entry 1017656
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Emley Day Holes is a Neolithic flint mine located near Churchill Farm in West Yorkshire. The site represents evidence of prehistoric flint extraction activity, characteristic of the period when flint was systematically mined for tool production across Britain. The monument survives as surface features indicative of the mining operations, preserving important archaeological evidence of Neolithic resource exploitation and craft production in the region.

Emley Day Holes, 200m east of Churchill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017656. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Emley Day Holes, 200m east of Churchill Farm?

Emley Day Holes is a Neolithic flint mine located near Churchill Farm in West Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017656.

Who is responsible for protecting Emley Day Holes, 200m east of Churchill Farm?

Emley Day Holes, 200m east of Churchill Farm 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 1017656.

What other scheduled monuments are near Emley Day Holes, 200m east of Churchill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross at Emley (0.7 km), Iron mining shaft mounds and medieval earthworks south of Bentley Grange Farm (2.1 km), New Hall moat and fishpond (3.7 km).

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