Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement and prehistoric hut circle settlement 870m north east of Washfold Farm

Medieval settlement and prehistoric hut circle settlement 870m north east of Washfold Farm

England
List entry 1020949
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval settlement and prehistoric hut circle settlement 870m north east of Washfold Farm is a scheduled monument comprising evidence of occupation spanning two distinct periods of human settlement in the Yorkshire landscape. The site contains the remains of prehistoric hut circles, indicating Iron Age or Bronze Age habitation, alongside later medieval settlement features that demonstrate the area's continued use across more than a thousand years. The archaeological deposits preserve important evidence of how communities adapted to and exploited this upland terrain during these separate phases of occupation, with the hut circles representing one of the more visible indicators of prehistoric domestic activity in the region.

Medieval settlement and prehistoric hut circle settlement 870m north east of Washfold Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020949. View the official record →

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What is Medieval settlement and prehistoric hut circle settlement 870m north east of Washfold Farm?

Medieval settlement and prehistoric hut circle settlement 870m north east of Washfold Farm is a scheduled monument comprising evidence of occupation spanning two distinct periods of human settlement in the Yorkshire landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020949.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement and prehistoric hut circle settlement 870m north east of Washfold Farm?

Medieval settlement and prehistoric hut circle settlement 870m north east of Washfold 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 1020949.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement and prehistoric hut circle settlement 870m north east of Washfold Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Keld Heads lead smelt mill and mine complex (3.2 km), Wensley Bridge (3.6 km), Cairn 255m south west of Moor House Farm (4.2 km).

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