Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosures and house sites NE of Hill Castles Scar

Enclosures and house sites NE of Hill Castles Scar

England
List entry 1004132
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosures and house sites NE of Hill Castles Scar is a prehistoric settlement complex located in Yorkshire. The site comprises field enclosures and the remains of domestic structures dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age period. The monuments are situated in upland terrain north-east of Hill Castles Scar and represent evidence of early agricultural settlement and land use management in the region. The survival of these earthwork features provides archaeological insight into prehistoric habitation patterns and the organization of settlement in the Yorkshire uplands during the later prehistoric period.

Enclosures and house sites NE of Hill Castles Scar is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004132. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosures and house sites NE of Hill Castles Scar?

Enclosures and house sites NE of Hill Castles Scar is a prehistoric settlement complex located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004132.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosures and house sites NE of Hill Castles Scar?

Enclosures and house sites NE of Hill Castles Scar 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 1004132.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosures and house sites NE of Hill Castles Scar?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn in Brazen Gate Woods 260m NNE of Long Ashes (3.6 km), Threshfield Henge 1 (northern) (4.1 km), Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement and associated field system at Little Wood (4.2 km).

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