Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHow Hill large univallate hillfort

How Hill large univallate hillfort

England
List entry 1012604
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England
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Overview

History & significance

How Hill is a univallate hillfort located in Yorkshire, England, dating to the Iron Age. The monument consists of a single defensive rampart enclosing an elevated position, typical of fortified settlements constructed during the later prehistoric period. Its strategic hilltop location would have afforded commanding views of the surrounding landscape, serving both defensive and territorial functions characteristic of Iron Age settlements in northern Britain. The site represents an important example of prehistoric fortification practices in the Yorkshire region during this period.

How Hill large univallate hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012604. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is How Hill large univallate hillfort?

How Hill is a univallate hillfort located in Yorkshire, England, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012604.

Who is responsible for protecting How Hill large univallate hillfort?

How Hill large univallate hillfort 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 1012604.

What other scheduled monuments are near How Hill large univallate hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement and field system at Walburn Hall (2.3 km), Ellerton Priory: a Cistercian nunnery including fishponds, water management system, mill, field systems and Ellerton medieval settlement (3.1 km), Cup marked stone on Stainton Moor above White Bog (3.5 km).

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