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Park Hill earthwork is a prehistoric monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of defensive or ceremonial earthworks dating to the Iron Age, representing a significant example of settlement fortification from this period. The earthwork's physical character reflects the engineering practices of Iron Age communities, though its precise function—whether primarily defensive, ceremonial, or serving a mixed purpose—remains subject to archaeological interpretation. As a scheduled monument, Park Hill earthwork contributes to our understanding of Iron Age settlement patterns and territorial organisation across northern England.
Park Hill earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004878. View the official record →
Park Hill earthwork is a prehistoric monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004878.
Park Hill earthwork 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 1004878.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Subcircular enclosed settlement on Horse Close Hill 250m north of Horse Close Farm (2 km), Two carved rocks in field 130m north east of Cawder Hall Farm, Horse Close Hill (2.2 km), Rock with at least one cup mark 310m east of Cawder Hall Farm (2.3 km).
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