Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSettlement on Burton Moor

Settlement on Burton Moor

England
List entry 1004064
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Settlement on Burton Moor is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Yorkshire. The site comprises the remains of circular and sub-rectangular structures within an enclosure, indicative of Iron Age or Bronze Age occupation. The monument represents an important archaeological record of domestic settlement patterns in the Pennine uplands during the later prehistory of northern England. The earthworks survive as crop marks and soil variations visible on aerial photography, providing evidence of past human habitation in what is now moorland terrain.

Settlement on Burton Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004064. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Settlement on Burton Moor?

Settlement on Burton Moor is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004064.

Who is responsible for protecting Settlement on Burton Moor?

Settlement on Burton Moor 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 1004064.

What other scheduled monuments are near Settlement on Burton Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Penhill Knights Templar preceptory and earlier field system at Temple Farm (3 km), Carperby market cross (4.5 km), Castle Dykes Henge (5 km).

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