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Settlement on Prior Rakes is a prehistoric settlement located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises the remains of ancient structures and occupation evidence dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age period. The settlement's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and land use in the Yorkshire uplands during the later prehistoric period. The physical remains visible at the monument reflect the domestic and pastoral activities of its ancient inhabitants, though the precise chronology and extent of occupation require ongoing archaeological investigation.
Settlement on Prior Rakes is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004156. View the official record →
Settlement on Prior Rakes is a prehistoric settlement located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004156.
Settlement on Prior Rakes 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 1004156.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlements and lynchets extending NW from Town Head (2.2 km), Lime kiln and associated quarry 75m south of High Scarth Barn (5.5 km), Round barrow 550m south west of Park Hill (7.1 km).
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