Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLate prehistoric enclosed settlement 150m north of Shaygate Farm, Wilsden

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement 150m north of Shaygate Farm, Wilsden

England
List entry 1018241
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Late prehistoric enclosed settlement 150m north of Shaygate Farm, Wilsden is a defended settlement of Iron Age date located in West Yorkshire. The monument comprises an irregular enclosure defined by a substantial bank and ditch, typical of enclosed settlements constructed during the later prehistoric period in northern Britain. Such settlements served as focal points for pastoral and agricultural communities, offering protection for both inhabitants and livestock. The site contributes to archaeological understanding of settlement patterns and land use in the Pennine region during the Iron Age.

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement 150m north of Shaygate Farm, Wilsden is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018241. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Late prehistoric enclosed settlement 150m north of Shaygate Farm, Wilsden?

The Late prehistoric enclosed settlement 150m north of Shaygate Farm, Wilsden is a defended settlement of Iron Age date located in West Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018241.

Who is responsible for protecting Late prehistoric enclosed settlement 150m north of Shaygate Farm, Wilsden?

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement 150m north of Shaygate Farm, Wilsden 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 1018241.

What other scheduled monuments are near Late prehistoric enclosed settlement 150m north of Shaygate Farm, Wilsden?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Five carved rocks in Cottingley Woods, 600m NNE of Lee Farm (2.1 km), Late prehistoric enclosed settlement in Crosley Wood, Bingley, 185m north of Scourer Bridge (3.3 km), Cup and ring marked rock in Dawson Wood, 370m north east of Heaton Shay (3.6 km).

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