Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStudford Ring

Studford Ring

England
List entry 1004913
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Studford Ring is a Iron Age hillfort located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of a roughly circular enclosure defined by a substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of defensive settlements constructed during the Iron Age period. The site demonstrates the strategic use of elevated terrain typical of hillforts across northern Britain during the later prehistoric period, serving as a settlement and potential refuge for local communities.

Studford Ring is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004913. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Studford Ring?

Studford Ring is a Iron Age hillfort located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004913.

Who is responsible for protecting Studford Ring?

Studford Ring 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 1004913.

What other scheduled monuments are near Studford Ring?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 350m north west of Grimston Grange (6 km), Round barrow on Grimston Moor 600m north east of Grimston Grange (6.3 km), Round barrow on Grimston Moor 230m north east of Black Gill Plantation (6.5 km).

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