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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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Castle Hill, 550m north of Broadstone Lodge is a defended settlement of Iron Age date located in Yorkshire. The site comprises an enclosed area defined by substantial earthwork defences, characteristic of settlement patterns established during the later prehistoric period in northern Britain. The monument represents an important example of Iron Age settlement organisation and land use in the region, reflecting the social and defensive concerns of its period. The surviving earthworks remain a significant archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric settlement hierarchy and community structure in Yorkshire.

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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What is 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 defended settlement of Iron Age date located in Yorkshire. 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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