Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLate prehistoric enclosed settlement 500m north west of Goose Clough on Ovenden Moor

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement 500m north west of Goose Clough on Ovenden Moor

England
List entry 1018542
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement 500m north west of Goose Clough on Ovenden Moor is a Bronze Age or Iron Age defensive settlement located on moorland in West Yorkshire. The site comprises an enclosed area defined by substantial earthwork banks and ditches, representing settlement activity during the later prehistoric period when such enclosed settlements became common across upland regions of northern Britain. The precise chronology remains uncertain without excavation, though the form and construction method are consistent with Iron Age settlement practices. The monument survives as visible earthworks on the moorland landscape and represents an important record of prehistoric land use and settlement patterns in the Pennine region.

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement 500m north west of Goose Clough on Ovenden Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018542. View the official record →

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What is Late prehistoric enclosed settlement 500m north west of Goose Clough on Ovenden Moor?

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement 500m north west of Goose Clough on Ovenden Moor is a Bronze Age or Iron Age defensive settlement located on moorland in West Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018542.

Who is responsible for protecting Late prehistoric enclosed settlement 500m north west of Goose Clough on Ovenden Moor?

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement 500m north west of Goose Clough on Ovenden Moor 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 1018542.

What other scheduled monuments are near Late prehistoric enclosed settlement 500m north west of Goose Clough on Ovenden Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed Bronze Age urnfield 160m west of Overgreen Royd Farm, Mixenden (2 km), Cairn known as Millers Grave on Midgley Moor (4 km), Cairn with an oval bank on Midgley Moor, 430m north east of Upper Han Royd (4 km).

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