Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLate prehistoric enclosed settlement on Oldfield Hill, 340m west of Wentworth Farm

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Oldfield Hill, 340m west of Wentworth Farm

England
List entry 1017272
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Oldfield Hill Enclosed Settlement is a Late prehistoric enclosed settlement located 340 metres west of Wentworth Farm in Yorkshire. The site comprises an enclosed area defined by banks and ditches characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in northern England, representing the defended or stock-managed domestic spaces typical of the period. The monument survives as earthwork remains and constitutes an important example of Late prehistoric settlement organisation in the region, contributing to understanding of Iron Age community structures and land use patterns in Yorkshire. Such enclosed settlements reflect the social organisation and subsistence strategies of Iron Age populations in northern Britain.

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Oldfield Hill, 340m west of Wentworth Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017272. View the official record →

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What is Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Oldfield Hill, 340m west of Wentworth Farm?

Oldfield Hill Enclosed Settlement is a Late prehistoric enclosed settlement located 340 metres west of Wentworth Farm in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017272.

Who is responsible for protecting Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Oldfield Hill, 340m west of Wentworth Farm?

Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Oldfield Hill, 340m west of Wentworth 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 1017272.

What other scheduled monuments are near Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Oldfield Hill, 340m west of Wentworth Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Royd Edge, 300m north of Sun Royd (0.6 km), Cairnfield in Slate Pits Wood, 170m north west of Oak Cottage (3.2 km), Late prehistoric enclosed settlement known as the Old Bull Ring 500m north of Meal Hill (3.8 km).

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