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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Overview

History & significance

Enclosures and house sites NE of Hill Castles Scar is a prehistoric or early historic settlement complex located in Yorkshire. The site comprises a series of field enclosures and the remains of domestic structures, indicative of sustained habitation during the Iron Age or Romano-British period. The archaeological evidence suggests a farming community organised around enclosed plots, with domestic dwellings positioned to manage livestock and cultivate the surrounding landscape. Such sites are characteristic of upland settlement patterns in northern Britain during the later prehistoric and Romano-British periods, providing insight into rural subsistence strategies and social organisation away from major centres of population.

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

Enclosures and house sites NE of Hill Castles Scar is a prehistoric or early historic 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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