Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure E of Malham Lings

Enclosure E of Malham Lings

England
List entry 1004155
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure E of Malham Lings is a prehistoric monument located in North Yorkshire, comprising an earthwork enclosure of Iron Age date. The site forms part of a larger complex of field systems and enclosures in the Malham area, which demonstrate the agricultural organisation and settlement patterns of prehistoric communities. The earthwork consists of a substantial bank and ditch defining an enclosed space, typical of Iron Age settlement archaeology in the Pennine uplands. The monument represents an important record of land use and territorial demarcation during the Iron Age period in northern England.

Enclosure E of Malham Lings is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004155. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure E of Malham Lings?

Enclosure E of Malham Lings is a prehistoric monument located in North Yorkshire, comprising an earthwork enclosure of Iron Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004155.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure E of Malham Lings?

Enclosure E of Malham Lings 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 1004155.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure E of Malham Lings?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 550m south west of Park Hill (6.9 km), Lower Colgarth Hill round cairn (7.4 km), Pillow mounds east of Friars Head, known as Giants' Graves (7.6 km).

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