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Enclosed prehistoric settlement east of Malham Cove is a Neolithic or Bronze Age defensive settlement located on the limestone plateau east of Malham Cove in North Yorkshire. The monument comprises an enclosure defined by a substantial bank and ditch, representing a form of settlement organisation characteristic of later prehistoric communities in the upland regions of northern England. The site's position on elevated terrain reflects the settlement strategies of prehistoric populations who exploited the Pennine landscape, and the defensive earthworks suggest a concern with territorial control or protection during the later prehistoric period. The enclosure survives as an archaeological earthwork feature of regional significance for understanding prehistoric land use and settlement patterns in the Yorkshire Dales area.
Enclosed prehistoric settlement east of Malham Cove is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010553. View the official record →
Enclosed prehistoric settlement east of Malham Cove is a Neolithic or Bronze Age defensive settlement located on the limestone plateau east of Malham Cove in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010553.
Enclosed prehistoric settlement east of Malham Cove 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 1010553.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 550m south west of Park Hill (5.9 km), Lower Colgarth Hill round cairn (6.7 km), Crane Field round barrow (7.2 km).
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