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The Group of circular and rectangular enclosures near Cansdale Whin is a prehistoric monument located in Yorkshire comprising multiple earthwork features of different plan forms. The site consists of both circular and rectangular enclosures whose construction and use date to the prehistoric period, likely representing settlement or ceremonial activity across successive phases of occupation. The earthworks survive as buried or partially visible archaeological features that have been documented through field survey and archaeological recording. The monument is significant as evidence of prehistoric land use and settlement patterns in the Yorkshire landscape.
Group of circular and rectangular enclosures, near Cansdale Whin is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004065. View the official record →
The Group of circular and rectangular enclosures near Cansdale Whin is a prehistoric monument located in Yorkshire comprising multiple earthwork features of different plan forms. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004065.
Group of circular and rectangular enclosures, near Cansdale Whin 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 1004065.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Argam dykes (5.6 km), Deserted village of Octon (5.7 km), Swaythorpe medieval settlement (6.3 km).
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