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Prehistoric enclosure, carved rocks and orthostat wall, Buck Wood is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument located in Yorkshire, comprising an enclosure defined by an orthostat wall constructed from upright stone slabs alongside carved rock surfaces. The site demonstrates evidence of prehistoric construction techniques and stone working practices, with the orthostat wall representing a substantial engineering effort characteristic of later prehistoric communities in northern England. The carved rocks suggest ritual or functional purposes typical of Bronze Age activity, though the precise chronology and function of the monument remain subjects of archaeological interpretation. Located west of a football ground in Buck Wood, the site survives as an important record of prehistoric settlement or ceremonial activity in the region.
Prehistoric enclosure, carved rocks and orthostat wall, Buck Wood, 195m west of football ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1429927. View the official record →
Prehistoric enclosure, carved rocks and orthostat wall, Buck Wood is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument located in Yorkshire, comprising an enclosure defined by an orthostat wall constructed from upright stone slabs alongside carved rock surfaces. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1429927.
Prehistoric enclosure, carved rocks and orthostat wall, Buck Wood, 195m west of football ground 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 1429927.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup and ring marked rock 40m south east of Hillcourt, Rawdon (2.7 km), Rock with one cup mark north east of the Cricketers' Arms, Baildon Green (2.8 km), Cup marked rock in Calverley Wood, 200m north east of junction of Calverley Cutting and Thornhill Drive (2.8 km).
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