Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRectilinear enclosures

Rectilinear enclosures

England
List entry 1005209
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rectilinear enclosures is an Iron Age monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of defensive earthwork structures characterised by straight-sided banks and ditches arranged in a rectilinear plan, typical of Iron Age settlement and territorial organisation in northern Britain. Such enclosures served domestic, agricultural, and defensive purposes, providing evidence of organised settlement patterns and social hierarchy during the pre-Roman Iron Age. The monument contributes to understanding of Iron Age settlement morphology and land use in Yorkshire during the first millennium before Christ.

Rectilinear enclosures is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005209. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rectilinear enclosures?

Rectilinear enclosures is an Iron Age monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005209.

Who is responsible for protecting Rectilinear enclosures?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rectilinear enclosures?

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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