Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSettlement in Top Cow Pasture, Selside

Settlement in Top Cow Pasture, Selside

England
List entry 1004145
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Settlement in Top Cow Pasture, Selside is a prehistoric or early historic settlement site located in the upland landscape of the Yorkshire Pennines. The site comprises the physical remains of occupation including evidence of structures and associated features characteristic of settlement activity in this region during the prehistoric or early medieval period. The location within Top Cow Pasture reflects patterns of land use in the upland zones of Yorkshire, where such settlements demonstrate the exploitation of marginal pastoral landscapes. The monument is significant as evidence of past human settlement and economic activity in the Pennine environment.

Settlement in Top Cow Pasture, Selside is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004145. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Settlement in Top Cow Pasture, Selside?

Settlement in Top Cow Pasture, Selside is a prehistoric or early historic settlement site located in the upland landscape of the Yorkshire Pennines. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004145.

Who is responsible for protecting Settlement in Top Cow Pasture, Selside?

Settlement in Top Cow Pasture, Selside 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 1004145.

What other scheduled monuments are near Settlement in Top Cow Pasture, Selside?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement in Ingman Lodge Shaw Pasture, Horton (1.3 km), Settlement 1/3 mile (540m) SE of Chapel le Dale (3.4 km), Large univallate hillfort on Ingleborough Hill. (3.6 km).

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