Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSmall multivallate hillfort on Round Hill

Small multivallate hillfort on Round Hill

England
List entry 1017826
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Small multivallate hillfort on Round Hill is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of multiple defensive banks and ditches characteristic of Iron Age hillforts, which typically date from the later first millennium BCE. The earthwork defences would have served both protective and territorial functions for the community that occupied the site. Such multivallate hillforts represent significant centres of Iron Age settlement and social organisation in northern Britain, reflecting the defensive concerns and engineering capabilities of their builders.

Small multivallate hillfort on Round Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017826. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Small multivallate hillfort on Round Hill?

Small multivallate hillfort on Round Hill is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017826.

Who is responsible for protecting Small multivallate hillfort on Round Hill?

Small multivallate hillfort on Round 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 1017826.

What other scheduled monuments are near Small multivallate hillfort on Round Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rosedale East Mines calcining kilns and iron mines, 280m east and 610m north east of Stables Farm (6.7 km), Kettle Howe round cairn (6.9 km), Northern of four round barrows known as Three Howes, 750m north east of Toad Hole (7.8 km).

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