Scheduled MonumentsEnglandYarlsber camp

Yarlsber camp

England
List entry 1004887
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Yarlsber camp is an Iron Age hillfort situated in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises a substantial enclosure defined by defensive earthworks typical of the later prehistoric period, demonstrating the strategic settlement patterns of Iron Age communities in northern Britain. The camp's location and physical character reflect the established practice of hillforts serving as centres for habitation, administration, and defence during the first millennium before the Common Era. Its preservation as an archaeological monument provides evidence for understanding Iron Age settlement hierarchy and land use in the Yorkshire region.

Yarlsber camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004887. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Yarlsber camp?

Yarlsber camp is an Iron Age hillfort situated in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004887.

Who is responsible for protecting Yarlsber camp?

Yarlsber camp 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 1004887.

What other scheduled monuments are near Yarlsber camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Meal Bank Quarry Hoffmann kiln, quarry and lime works (1.6 km), Settlement 440yds (400m) SW of Twistleton Hall (2.3 km), Large univallate hillfort on Ingleborough Hill. (3.8 km).

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