Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLate prehistoric enclosed settlements in Gipton Wood, at the southern end of Oakwood Drive

Late prehistoric enclosed settlements in Gipton Wood, at the southern end of Oakwood Drive

England
List entry 1018257
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Gipton Wood is a Late prehistoric enclosed settlement located at the southern end of Oakwood Drive in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises the remains of an ancient enclosure, representative of settlement patterns established during the Late Bronze Age or Early Iron Age in the region. The monument's earthwork features include ditched enclosures that would have functioned as boundaries for domestic occupation and possibly stock management. Such enclosed settlements are significant for understanding late prehistoric settlement organisation and land use in Yorkshire, indicating a period of more formalised territorial and social structures among contemporary communities.

Late prehistoric enclosed settlements in Gipton Wood, at the southern end of Oakwood Drive is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018257. View the official record →

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What is Late prehistoric enclosed settlements in Gipton Wood, at the southern end of Oakwood Drive?

Gipton Wood is a Late prehistoric enclosed settlement located at the southern end of Oakwood Drive in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018257.

Who is responsible for protecting Late prehistoric enclosed settlements in Gipton Wood, at the southern end of Oakwood Drive?

Late prehistoric enclosed settlements in Gipton Wood, at the southern end of Oakwood Drive 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 1018257.

What other scheduled monuments are near Late prehistoric enclosed settlements in Gipton Wood, at the southern end of Oakwood Drive?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rock carved human figure 570m south of King Lane Farm (5.6 km), Length of Grim's Ditch 260m west of Brown Moor Farm (5.6 km), Shrunken medieval village of Colton (5.6 km).

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