Scheduled MonumentsEnglandExtensive prehistoric and medieval remains on Levisham Moor

Extensive prehistoric and medieval remains on Levisham Moor

England
List entry 1020820
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Extensive prehistoric and medieval remains on Levisham Moor is a scheduled ancient monument comprising multiple archaeological features spanning several millennia of human activity in the North York Moors. The site contains evidence of Bronze Age burial practices, including barrows and cairns, alongside medieval field systems and settlements that reflect the long-term development of the moorland landscape. The remains demonstrate the progression from prehistoric ritual and funerary practices through to the medieval agricultural exploitation of this upland terrain. This concentration of monuments across such an extended chronological range makes the moor significant for understanding human settlement patterns and land use in northern England from the Bronze Age onwards.

Extensive prehistoric and medieval remains on Levisham Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020820. View the official record →

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What is Extensive prehistoric and medieval remains on Levisham Moor?

Extensive prehistoric and medieval remains on Levisham Moor is a scheduled ancient monument comprising multiple archaeological features spanning several millennia of human activity in the North York Moors. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020820.

Who is responsible for protecting Extensive prehistoric and medieval remains on Levisham Moor?

Extensive prehistoric and medieval remains on Levisham Moor 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 1020820.

What other scheduled monuments are near Extensive prehistoric and medieval remains on Levisham Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 520m north west of St Hilda's Church, Ellerburn (7.8 km), Beacon Hill ringwork siege castle and Royal Observer Corps post (8.9 km), Round barrow 570m south east of Warren House (9.2 km).

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