Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of linear earthwork on Seamer Moor Hill

Section of linear earthwork on Seamer Moor Hill

England
List entry 1008135
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Section of linear earthwork on Seamer Moor Hill is a prehistoric defensive or boundary feature located in North Yorkshire. The earthwork consists of a substantial ditch and bank construction that traverses the moorland landscape, typical of Iron Age or Bronze Age fortification practices in northern Britain. Its precise chronology remains uncertain without detailed excavation, though the monumentality of the work and its strategic positioning on elevated terrain suggest it served either defensive purposes or functioned as a territorial boundary marker for a prehistoric community. The feature survives as a substantial linear earthen mound with accompanying ditch, representing an important element of the archaeological landscape of the North York Moors.

Section of linear earthwork on Seamer Moor Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008135. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of linear earthwork on Seamer Moor Hill?

Section of linear earthwork on Seamer Moor Hill is a prehistoric defensive or boundary feature located in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008135.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of linear earthwork on Seamer Moor Hill?

Section of linear earthwork on Seamer Moor Hill 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 1008135.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of linear earthwork on Seamer Moor Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Star Carr Early Mesolithic settlement site, 960m NNW of Woodhouse Farm (5.8 km), Hospital of St Mary, Staxton (site of) (7.2 km), Wykeham Cistercian priory, All Saints parish church and churchyard cross (7.2 km).

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