Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLate prehistoric enclosed settlement known as Round Dykes Camp on Addingham Low Moor

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement known as Round Dykes Camp on Addingham Low Moor

England
List entry 1018259
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round Dykes Camp is a Late prehistoric enclosed settlement located on Addingham Low Moor in Yorkshire. The monument comprises an irregular enclosure defined by a substantial earthwork consisting of a ditch and bank, characteristic of Iron Age defensive settlements in northern England. The site's position on high moorland reflects the settlement pattern of upland communities during the Late prehistoric period, when such enclosed sites served both defensive and territorial functions. The earthwork remains visible as an archaeological feature and is protected as a scheduled monument due to its significance in understanding Iron Age settlement and land use in the Pennine region.

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement known as Round Dykes Camp on Addingham Low Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018259. View the official record →

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What is Late prehistoric enclosed settlement known as Round Dykes Camp on Addingham Low Moor?

Round Dykes Camp is a Late prehistoric enclosed settlement located on Addingham Low Moor in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018259.

Who is responsible for protecting Late prehistoric enclosed settlement known as Round Dykes Camp on Addingham Low Moor?

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement known as Round Dykes Camp on Addingham Low 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 1018259.

What other scheduled monuments are near Late prehistoric enclosed settlement known as Round Dykes Camp on Addingham Low Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carved rock on bank of How Beck, east of path from West Morton to Riddlesden and 440m south west of Barn House Farm (8.3 km), Ore hearth smeltmill and wood drying kiln in Lumb Clough Wood, 350m south east of Bank Foot (8.6 km), Cup marked rock adjacent to wall near road from East Morton to West Morton (8.6 km).

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