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The medieval settlement and prehistoric hut circle settlement 870m north east of Washfold Farm is an ancient monument in Yorkshire comprising evidence of occupation spanning multiple periods. The site contains the remains of a prehistoric hut circle, indicating habitation during the prehistoric era, alongside medieval settlement features that demonstrate later use of the same location. The monument illustrates patterns of landscape continuity and reoccupation across millennia, with settlement at this location reflecting both prehistoric and medieval economic strategies and settlement preferences. The surviving archaeological remains contribute to understanding of long-term settlement patterns and land use in Yorkshire.
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 →
The medieval settlement and prehistoric hut circle settlement 870m north east of Washfold Farm is an ancient monument in Yorkshire comprising evidence of occupation spanning multiple periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020949.
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.
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).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Medieval settlement and prehistoric hut circle settlement 870m north east of Washfold Farm's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Medieval settlement and prehistoric hut circle settlement 870m north east of Washfold Farm stands on Yoredale Group, bedrock that formed in the Bashkirian. The rock here is limestone, sandstone, siltstone and mudstone.