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The Group of circular and rectangular enclosures near Cansdale Whin is a prehistoric monument comprising multiple enclosure structures of different forms arranged within a defined archaeological landscape. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents a pattern of settlement activity characteristic of upland Yorkshire during this period. The circular and rectangular elements suggest domestic and possibly defensive functions typical of Iron Age communities, with the varied morphology indicating either successive phases of occupation or concurrent use of different structure types. The monument's positioning near Cansdale Whin reflects the broader distribution of Iron Age settlement across the Yorkshire uplands and contributes to understanding of prehistoric land use and social organisation in northern England.
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 comprising multiple enclosure structures of different forms arranged within a defined archaeological landscape. 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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