Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree embanked pit alignments and segments of a linear boundary and a medieval hollow way, 300m west of Givendale Head Farm

Three embanked pit alignments and segments of a linear boundary and a medieval hollow way, 300m west of Givendale Head Farm

England
List entry 1020830
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England
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Overview

History & significance

This monument is a complex of archaeological features located in the Givendale area of Yorkshire, comprising three embanked pit alignments alongside segments of linear boundary earthworks and a medieval hollow way. The pit alignments represent prehistoric land division and territorial marking systems, typical of Bronze Age and Iron Age landscape organisation in northern England. The associated linear boundaries reflect later phases of land management and enclosure, whilst the hollow way indicates medieval or later routeway development through the landscape. Together, these features document successive phases of land use and settlement pattern spanning from the prehistoric period through the medieval period.

Three embanked pit alignments and segments of a linear boundary and a medieval hollow way, 300m west of Givendale Head Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020830. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three embanked pit alignments and segments of a linear boundary and a medieval hollow way, 300m west of Givendale Head Farm?

This monument is a complex of archaeological features located in the Givendale area of Yorkshire, comprising three embanked pit alignments alongside segments of linear boundary earthworks and a medieval hollow way. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020830.

Who is responsible for protecting Three embanked pit alignments and segments of a linear boundary and a medieval hollow way, 300m west of Givendale Head Farm?

Three embanked pit alignments and segments of a linear boundary and a medieval hollow way, 300m west of Givendale Head 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 1020830.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three embanked pit alignments and segments of a linear boundary and a medieval hollow way, 300m west of Givendale Head Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage (3.2 km), Round barrow 470m north of Keeper's Cottage (3.3 km), Round barrow 570m south east of Warren House (3.3 km).

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