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Enclosure and hut circles on Prior Rakes is a prehistoric settlement site located in Yorkshire. The monument comprises the remains of an enclosed settlement with associated hut circles, indicative of Iron Age or Bronze Age occupation. The site demonstrates the domestic and pastoral activities of Iron Age communities, with the enclosure serving both defensive and stock-management functions typical of settlements from this period. The physical remains, visible as earthworks across the landscape, provide evidence of the settlement pattern and land use practices of ancient Yorkshire communities.
Enclosure and hut circles on Prior Rakes is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004153. View the official record →
Enclosure and hut circles on Prior Rakes is a prehistoric settlement site located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004153.
Enclosure and hut circles on Prior Rakes 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 1004153.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlements and lynchets extending NW from Town Head (2.1 km), Lime kiln and associated quarry 75m south of High Scarth Barn (5.3 km), Round barrow 550m south west of Park Hill (7 km).
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