Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British enclosed settlement 340m north east of East Applegarth at Whitcliffe Scar

Romano-British enclosed settlement 340m north east of East Applegarth at Whitcliffe Scar

England
List entry 1018335
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Whitcliffe Scar Romano-British enclosed settlement is a defended settlement of Romano-British date located in Yorkshire. The site comprises an enclosure situated approximately 340 metres north-east of East Applegarth, positioned at Whitcliffe Scar. The monument represents evidence of rural settlement and land use during the Roman period in Britain, when such enclosed settlements served domestic and agricultural functions within the wider Romano-British landscape. The physical remains survive as earthwork features defining the extent and character of the settlement's defensive or boundary structures.

Romano-British enclosed settlement 340m north east of East Applegarth at Whitcliffe Scar is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018335. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British enclosed settlement 340m north east of East Applegarth at Whitcliffe Scar?

Whitcliffe Scar Romano-British enclosed settlement is a defended settlement of Romano-British date located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018335.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British enclosed settlement 340m north east of East Applegarth at Whitcliffe Scar?

Romano-British enclosed settlement 340m north east of East Applegarth at Whitcliffe Scar 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 1018335.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British enclosed settlement 340m north east of East Applegarth at Whitcliffe Scar?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Richmond Bridge (3.6 km), Richmond Castle: eleventh to fourteenth century enclosure castle (3.7 km), Packhorse bridge (3.9 km).

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