Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHow Hill, Low Whita late prehistoric defended settlement site

How Hill, Low Whita late prehistoric defended settlement site

England
List entry 1004080
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

How Hill, Low Whita is a late prehistoric defended settlement site located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises an enclosed settlement defended by earthwork boundaries, typical of late Iron Age or early Roman period fortified communities in northern Britain. The defensive works survive as visible earthwork features, indicating the strategic importance placed on settlement protection during this period of cultural transition and potential conflict. The site represents evidence of organised settlement patterns and social hierarchy during the late prehistoric period in Yorkshire.

How Hill, Low Whita late prehistoric defended settlement site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004080. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is How Hill, Low Whita late prehistoric defended settlement site?

How Hill, Low Whita is a late prehistoric defended settlement site located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004080.

Who is responsible for protecting How Hill, Low Whita late prehistoric defended settlement site?

How Hill, Low Whita late prehistoric defended settlement site 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 1004080.

What other scheduled monuments are near How Hill, Low Whita late prehistoric defended settlement site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn at Cogden Gill, 200m south of Grinton Lodge (4.6 km), Grinton ore hearth lead smelt mill, flue, fuel store and associated earthworks (5 km), Bolton Parks Lead Mine and ore works (5.9 km).

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