Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLate prehistoric enclosed settlement known as the Old Bull Ring 500m north of Meal Hill

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement known as the Old Bull Ring 500m north of Meal Hill

England
List entry 1018256
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Old Bull Ring is a Late prehistoric enclosed settlement located approximately 500 metres north of Meal Hill in Yorkshire. The site comprises an enclosure of Iron Age date, representing a form of settlement and land organisation characteristic of the later prehistoric period in northern England. Such enclosed settlements served defensive and administrative functions within their local communities, and their distribution across the Yorkshire landscape provides evidence for patterns of population and resource management during this period. The monument survives as an earthwork and forms part of the archaeological record documenting Iron Age settlement in the region.

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement known as the Old Bull Ring 500m north of Meal Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018256. View the official record →

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What is Late prehistoric enclosed settlement known as the Old Bull Ring 500m north of Meal Hill?

The Old Bull Ring is a Late prehistoric enclosed settlement located approximately 500 metres north of Meal Hill in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018256.

Who is responsible for protecting Late prehistoric enclosed settlement known as the Old Bull Ring 500m north of Meal Hill?

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement known as the Old Bull Ring 500m north of Meal 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 1018256.

What other scheduled monuments are near Late prehistoric enclosed settlement known as the Old Bull Ring 500m north of Meal Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Royd Edge, 300m north of Sun Royd (3.3 km), Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Oldfield Hill, 340m west of Wentworth Farm (3.8 km), Cairnfield in Slate Pits Wood, 170m north west of Oak Cottage (4.4 km).

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