Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric enclosed settlement known as South Kirkby Camp

Prehistoric enclosed settlement known as South Kirkby Camp

England
List entry 1018818
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

South Kirkby Camp is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises an enclosure defined by substantial earthwork defences, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region. The monument represents an important example of Iron Age occupation and social organisation in Yorkshire, demonstrating the defensive and communal requirements of communities during this period. The earthworks remain visible as landscape features, preserving evidence of prehistoric settlement activity and land use in the Yorkshire landscape.

Prehistoric enclosed settlement known as South Kirkby Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018818. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric enclosed settlement known as South Kirkby Camp?

South Kirkby Camp is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018818.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric enclosed settlement known as South Kirkby Camp?

Prehistoric enclosed settlement known as South Kirkby Camp 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 1018818.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric enclosed settlement known as South Kirkby Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hallsteads moated site, Grimethorpe (1.8 km), Frickley Old Hall moated site (4.1 km), Deserted medieval village of Hodroyd, Felkirk (5.1 km).

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