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Royd Edge is a Late prehistoric enclosed settlement located approximately 300 metres north of Sun Royd in Yorkshire. The site consists of an enclosed area defined by substantial earthwork boundaries, characteristic of settlement patterns established during the later prehistoric period in northern England. The monument represents evidence of permanent or semi-permanent occupation and land management practices during this formative era, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric settlement distribution and territorial organisation across the Yorkshire uplands. The survival of the earthwork remains, despite post-prehistoric land use, makes the site of archaeological importance for studying late prehistoric communities in the region.
Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Royd Edge, 300m north of Sun Royd is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018558. View the official record →
Royd Edge is a Late prehistoric enclosed settlement located approximately 300 metres north of Sun Royd in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018558.
Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Royd Edge, 300m north of Sun Royd 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 1018558.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Oldfield Hill, 340m west of Wentworth Farm (0.6 km), Cairnfield in Slate Pits Wood, 170m north west of Oak Cottage (3 km), Late prehistoric enclosed settlement known as the Old Bull Ring 500m north of Meal Hill (3.3 km).
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