Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo prehistoric linear boundaries with associated features, 680m ESE and 880m NNE of Pexton Moor Farm

Two prehistoric linear boundaries with associated features, 680m ESE and 880m NNE of Pexton Moor Farm

England
List entry 1020699
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

These two prehistoric linear boundaries are located in the upland landscape of Yorkshire, approximately 680 metres south-east and 880 metres north-north-east of Pexton Moor Farm. The features represent significant evidence of early land division and settlement organisation in the prehistoric period. The boundaries, which survive as linear earthworks with associated archaeological features, demonstrate patterns of territorial arrangement characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age land management practices. The site's location on open moorland has aided the preservation of these archaeological remains, making them valuable evidence of prehistoric human activity and landscape organisation in the northern Pennines.

Two prehistoric linear boundaries with associated features, 680m ESE and 880m NNE of Pexton Moor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020699. View the official record →

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What is Two prehistoric linear boundaries with associated features, 680m ESE and 880m NNE of Pexton Moor Farm?

These two prehistoric linear boundaries are located in the upland landscape of Yorkshire, approximately 680 metres south-east and 880 metres north-north-east of Pexton Moor Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020699.

Who is responsible for protecting Two prehistoric linear boundaries with associated features, 680m ESE and 880m NNE of Pexton Moor Farm?

Two prehistoric linear boundaries with associated features, 680m ESE and 880m NNE of Pexton Moor 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 1020699.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two prehistoric linear boundaries with associated features, 680m ESE and 880m NNE of Pexton Moor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 520m north west of St Hilda's Church, Ellerburn (1.6 km), Wilton Hall moated site 250m south of Manor Farm (2.7 km), Standing cross 180m north of Hall Farm (2.8 km).

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