Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLate prehistoric enclosed settlement on Castle Hill, 550m north of Broadstone Lodge

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Castle Hill, 550m north of Broadstone Lodge

England
List entry 1018554
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill, located 550 metres north of Broadstone Lodge in Yorkshire, is a Late prehistoric enclosed settlement. The site comprises an earthwork enclosure dating to the later prehistoric period, representing a form of settlement organisation characteristic of late Bronze Age or Iron Age communities in northern England. The earthwork survives as a visible archaeological feature that contributes to understanding patterns of settlement and land use in the Yorkshire landscape during the pre-Roman period.

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Castle Hill, 550m north of Broadstone Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018554. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Castle Hill, 550m north of Broadstone Lodge?

Castle Hill, located 550 metres north of Broadstone Lodge in Yorkshire, is a Late prehistoric enclosed settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018554.

Who is responsible for protecting Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Castle Hill, 550m north of Broadstone Lodge?

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Castle Hill, 550m north of Broadstone Lodge 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 1018554.

What other scheduled monuments are near Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Castle Hill, 550m north of Broadstone Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boundary and wayside cross known as Catshaw Cross (3.5 km), Wayside cross south of Hartcliff Road (5.7 km), Cairnfield in Hagg Wood, Honley, 375m south east of Upper Hagg (6.5 km).

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