Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo rectangular house sites on Malham Lings

Two rectangular house sites on Malham Lings

England
List entry 1003137
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two rectangular house sites on Malham Lings are Iron Age or Romano-British domestic structures located on the upland plateau near Malham in North Yorkshire. The sites are represented by rectangular stone-built foundations that reflect the settlement patterns characteristic of highland farming communities during the late prehistoric and Romano-British periods. Their positioning on Malham Lings demonstrates the exploitation of marginal upland terrain for pastoral and agricultural purposes during antiquity. The structures contribute to the archaeological record of rural settlement in the Pennines and illustrate the continuity of land use in this region across the Iron Age and Romano-British transition.

Two rectangular house sites on Malham Lings is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003137. View the official record →

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What is Two rectangular house sites on Malham Lings?

Two rectangular house sites on Malham Lings are Iron Age or Romano-British domestic structures located on the upland plateau near Malham in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003137.

Who is responsible for protecting Two rectangular house sites on Malham Lings?

Two rectangular house sites on Malham Lings 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 1003137.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two rectangular house sites on Malham Lings?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lime kiln and associated quarry 75m south of High Scarth Barn (5.3 km), Round barrow 550m south west of Park Hill (6.9 km), Lower Colgarth Hill round cairn (7.7 km).

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