Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British enclosure and earthworks in Pot Ridings Wood

Romano-British enclosure and earthworks in Pot Ridings Wood

England
List entry 1004798
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Pot Ridings Wood is an ancient monument comprising Romano-British enclosure and earthworks located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of defensive or agricultural earthwork features dating to the Roman period, when such enclosed spaces served various functions including stock management, settlement organisation, or military purposes. The earthworks remain visible as buried or surface features within the woodland context, preserving evidence of Romano-British land use and territorial organisation in the region. The monument is registered on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1004798 and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument.

Romano-British enclosure and earthworks in Pot Ridings Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004798. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British enclosure and earthworks in Pot Ridings Wood?

Pot Ridings Wood is an ancient monument comprising Romano-British enclosure and earthworks located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004798.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British enclosure and earthworks in Pot Ridings Wood?

Romano-British enclosure and earthworks in Pot Ridings Wood 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 1004798.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British enclosure and earthworks in Pot Ridings Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including King Hengist Rein long cairn (1.4 km), Wildthorpe medieval settlement 680m south of Leylands Farm (1.8 km), Icehouse 720m south east of Bath House Farm (2.2 km).

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