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Hellifield Peel is a medieval fortified enclosure located near Hellifield in the West Riding of Yorkshire. The site comprises an earthwork consisting of a substantial bank and ditch forming a roughly rectangular or polygonal plan, typical of pele tower complexes of the northern English border regions. Dating to the medieval period, likely the 14th or 15th century, it represents a defensive structure built during the period of Anglo-Scottish border unrest. The peel would have served to protect both inhabitants and livestock from raids, a common threat in the upland areas of northern England during the later Middle Ages.
Hellifield Peel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004073. View the official record →
Hellifield Peel is a medieval fortified enclosure located near Hellifield in the West Riding of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004073.
Hellifield Peel 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 1004073.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long Roods round barrow (1.4 km), Enclosure on Steeling Hill (2.7 km), Crane Field round barrow (2.7 km).
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