Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosures on Greenber Edge

Enclosures on Greenber Edge

England
List entry 1004909
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosures on Greenber Edge is a scheduled ancient monument consisting of a series of earthwork enclosures located on moorland in Yorkshire. The site comprises linear boundaries and enclosed areas that reflect Bronze Age or Iron Age land management practices, periods during which such field systems were established across upland regions of northern England. The earthworks remain visible as low banks and ditches marking territorial divisions and stock management areas. Such moorland enclosure systems represent important evidence of prehistoric agricultural settlement and the exploitation of marginal upland landscapes.

Enclosures on Greenber Edge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004909. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosures on Greenber Edge?

Enclosures on Greenber Edge is a scheduled ancient monument consisting of a series of earthwork enclosures located on moorland in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004909.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosures on Greenber Edge?

Enclosures on Greenber Edge 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 1004909.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosures on Greenber Edge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stony Raise cairn, Greenber Edge. (0.9 km), Cairn on Addlebrough Hill including cup marked boulders. (1.7 km), Castle Dykes Henge (2.3 km).

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