Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric linear boundary and associated features centred 500m north east of High Bride Stones

Prehistoric linear boundary and associated features centred 500m north east of High Bride Stones

England
List entry 1021099
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric linear boundary and associated features centred 500m north east of High Bride Stones is a Bronze Age or Iron Age territorial marker comprising a linear earthwork and related archaeological remains located on moorland in Yorkshire. The boundary takes the form of a ditch and bank formation, characteristic of prehistoric field systems and territorial divisions used to demarcate land ownership or pastoral grazing areas during the later prehistoric period. The associated features visible in the landscape include evidence of adjacent agricultural activity and settlement patterns contemporary with the main linear structure. Such monuments represent important evidence for understanding prehistoric land use, social organisation and the development of bounded territories in upland Britain during the Bronze and Iron Ages.

Prehistoric linear boundary and associated features centred 500m north east of High Bride Stones is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021099. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric linear boundary and associated features centred 500m north east of High Bride Stones?

Prehistoric linear boundary and associated features centred 500m north east of High Bride Stones is a Bronze Age or Iron Age territorial marker comprising a linear earthwork and related archaeological remains located on moorland in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021099.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric linear boundary and associated features centred 500m north east of High Bride Stones?

Prehistoric linear boundary and associated features centred 500m north east of High Bride Stones 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 1021099.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric linear boundary and associated features centred 500m north east of High Bride Stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 570m south east of Warren House (7.6 km), Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage (7.7 km), Round barrow 470m north of Keeper's Cottage (7.8 km).

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