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This monument is a prehistoric linear boundary consisting of two segments located north and north-east of Beacon Farm in Yorkshire. The boundary features are characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age date, representing field systems or territorial divisions typical of prehistoric agricultural communities in northern England. The two segments, positioned 530 metres and 200 metres respectively from the farm reference point, survive as archaeological remains that contribute to understanding of land use and settlement patterns in the region during the later prehistoric period. Such linear boundaries are significant as evidence of organized landscape management and social organization in prehistoric Yorkshire.
Two segments of a prehistoric linear boundary 530m north and 200m north east of Beacon Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021236. View the official record →
This monument is a prehistoric linear boundary consisting of two segments located north and north-east of Beacon Farm in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021236.
Two segments of a prehistoric linear boundary 530m north and 200m north east of Beacon 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 1021236.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ayton Castle: medieval manorial centre, fortified house including tower and fishponds (3.2 km), Site of medieval manor house (4 km), Late Iron Age and Roman period dispersed enclosed settlement 230m south east of Quartons Gardens (4.2 km).
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