Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circle, farm site and enclosures 340yds (310m) NE of Wassa Hill

Hut circle, farm site and enclosures 340yds (310m) NE of Wassa Hill

England
List entry 1004131
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Hut circle, farm site and enclosures 340 yards northeast of Wassa Hill is a prehistoric settlement site located in Yorkshire, England. The monument comprises a series of hut circles, associated farm structures and field enclosures that date to the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods. The site represents evidence of early agricultural settlement and land use management in the upland landscape of northern England, with the hut circles indicating domestic occupation and the enclosures reflecting pastoral and possibly arable farming practices of these prehistoric communities. The remains survive as earthwork features within the modern landscape.

Hut circle, farm site and enclosures 340yds (310m) NE of Wassa Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004131. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut circle, farm site and enclosures 340yds (310m) NE of Wassa Hill?

Hut circle, farm site and enclosures 340 yards northeast of Wassa Hill is a prehistoric settlement site located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004131.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circle, farm site and enclosures 340yds (310m) NE of Wassa Hill?

Hut circle, farm site and enclosures 340yds (310m) NE of Wassa Hill 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 1004131.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circle, farm site and enclosures 340yds (310m) NE of Wassa Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn in Brazen Gate Woods 260m NNE of Long Ashes (3.4 km), Threshfield Henge 1 (northern) (3.9 km), Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement and associated field system at Little Wood (4 km).

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