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Rectilinear enclosures is a Scheduled Monument located in Yorkshire, England, comprising a series of rectilinear ditched enclosures of Iron Age date. The site represents a form of settlement organisation characteristic of the later prehistoric period in northern Britain, with its linear ditching system suggesting pastoral or agricultural management rather than permanent domestic occupation. The earthworks, now substantially degraded through agricultural activity, remain archaeologically significant as evidence of Iron Age land division and territorial organisation in the region. The monument's survival, despite intensive modern land use, makes it an important resource for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and economy in Yorkshire.
Rectilinear enclosures is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005209. View the official record →
Rectilinear enclosures is a Scheduled Monument located in Yorkshire, England, comprising a series of rectilinear ditched enclosures of Iron Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005209.
Rectilinear enclosures 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 1005209.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bolton Old Hall moated site (3.3 km), Giant's Hill motte (4.8 km), Moated site at St Lois Farm (4.9 km).
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