Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circles, enclosures and fields N of Shorkley Hill

Hut circles, enclosures and fields N of Shorkley Hill

England
List entry 1004154
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Hut circles, enclosures and fields north of Shorkley Hill is a Bronze Age and Iron Age settlement complex located in Yorkshire. The monument comprises scattered domestic structures in the form of hut circles, associated field systems, and enclosure banks that reflect the organisation of a prehistoric agricultural community. These earthworks demonstrate the settlement patterns and land use practices typical of upland areas during the later Bronze Age and Iron Age periods. The preservation of both structural and field elements at this location provides evidence of the transition from Bronze Age to Iron Age settlement strategies in the region.

Hut circles, enclosures and fields N of Shorkley Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004154. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut circles, enclosures and fields N of Shorkley Hill?

Hut circles, enclosures and fields north of Shorkley Hill is a Bronze Age and Iron Age settlement complex located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004154.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circles, enclosures and fields N of Shorkley Hill?

Hut circles, enclosures and fields N of Shorkley 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 1004154.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circles, enclosures and fields N of Shorkley Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 550m south west of Park Hill (5.8 km), Lower Colgarth Hill round cairn (6.5 km), Pillow mounds east of Friars Head, known as Giants' Graves (7.1 km).

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