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Yockenthwaite small stone circle

England
List entry 1008772
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Yockenthwaite small stone circle is a Bronze Age ritual monument located in the upper Wharfedale valley near Kettlewell in North Yorkshire. The circle comprises approximately fifteen stones arranged in a roughly circular formation, though some stones have been displaced or removed over time. It is situated at an elevated position on the moorland landscape characteristic of the Pennine uplands. The monument represents an important example of the small stone circles that proliferated across northern Britain during the Bronze Age, serving functions that likely encompassed ritual, ceremonial, or territorial significance within prehistoric communities of the period.

Yockenthwaite small stone circle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008772. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Yockenthwaite small stone circle?

Yockenthwaite small stone circle is a Bronze Age ritual monument located in the upper Wharfedale valley near Kettlewell in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008772.

Who is responsible for protecting Yockenthwaite small stone circle?

Yockenthwaite small stone circle 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 1008772.

What other scheduled monuments are near Yockenthwaite small stone circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Packhorse bridge across Crook Gill, 530m south west of Mount Pleasant Farm (3.6 km), Buckden Gavel lead smelt mill and mine (5.7 km), Settlement 3/4 mile (1210m) E of Upper Hesleden (5.7 km).

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