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The subcircular enclosed settlement on Horse Close Hill is an Iron Age monument located approximately 250 metres north of Horse Close Farm in Yorkshire. The site comprises a roughly circular defensive enclosure typical of later prehistoric settlement patterns in northern England, when such fortified homesteads served as centres for family groups and their livestock. The earthwork remains visible on the landscape demonstrate the practical organisation of domestic space during the Iron Age period, reflecting the agricultural and pastoral economy of the region. Such enclosed settlements are characteristic features of the Yorkshire landscape and contribute to understanding prehistoric settlement hierarchy and land use in Iron Age Britain.
Subcircular enclosed settlement on Horse Close Hill 250m north of Horse Close Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015629. View the official record →
The subcircular enclosed settlement on Horse Close Hill is an Iron Age monument located approximately 250 metres north of Horse Close Farm in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015629.
Subcircular enclosed settlement on Horse Close Hill 250m north of Horse Close Farm 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 1015629.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup and ring marked rock in wall at High Snaygill 80m east of High Laithe (0.6 km), Carved rock on bank at side of track opposite Garth House, 60m south west of Snaygill Farm (0.8 km), Cup and ring marked rock 150m west of Low Edge Farm, Bradley Moor (2.8 km).
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