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Prehistoric enclosure is an ancient monument located in Yorkshire, England, dating to the prehistoric period. The site consists of an enclosed area defined by earthwork remains, typical of defensive or ritual structures constructed during the later prehistoric era. Such enclosures served varied functions within prehistoric communities, potentially as settlement boundaries, livestock containment, or ceremonial spaces. The monument's specific form and archaeological significance contribute to understanding prehistoric land use and social organisation in the Yorkshire region.
Prehistoric enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004049. View the official record →
Prehistoric enclosure is an ancient monument located in Yorkshire, England, dating to the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004049.
Prehistoric enclosure 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 1004049.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 450m north east of Hagg Farm (1.1 km), Round barrow 150m north west of Home Farm (3.5 km), Round barrow 330yds (300m) S of Barhouse Farm (3.5 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Prehistoric enclosure'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.
Prehistoric enclosure stands on Ravenscar Group, bedrock that formed in the Bathonian. The rock here is sandstone, siltstone and mudstone.