Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLate prehistoric enclosed settlement on Coomb Hill, 540m south west of Coomb Slack Farm

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Coomb Hill, 540m south west of Coomb Slack Farm

England
List entry 1017152
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Coomb Hill Enclosed Settlement is a late prehistoric defensive settlement located in Yorkshire, approximately 540 metres south west of Coomb Slack Farm. The monument consists of an enclosed settlement defined by substantial earthwork defences, characteristic of late Iron Age communities in northern Britain. The site demonstrates the settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by prehistoric populations during the later pre-Roman period, reflecting the social organisation and territorial concerns of late prehistoric Yorkshire communities. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important archaeological resource for understanding settlement hierarchy and land use in the region during the final centuries before Roman occupation.

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Coomb Hill, 540m south west of Coomb Slack Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017152. View the official record →

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What is Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Coomb Hill, 540m south west of Coomb Slack Farm?

Coomb Hill Enclosed Settlement is a late prehistoric defensive settlement located in Yorkshire, approximately 540 metres south west of Coomb Slack Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017152.

Who is responsible for protecting Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Coomb Hill, 540m south west of Coomb Slack Farm?

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Coomb Hill, 540m south west of Coomb Slack Farm 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 1017152.

What other scheduled monuments are near Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Coomb Hill, 540m south west of Coomb Slack Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow at North Moor, 120m south east of Forest Lodge (3.1 km), Northern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 640m south east of East Moor Farm (3.9 km), Southern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 680m south east of East Moor Farm (4 km).

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