Jan 23
Understanding the Ecological Impact of Drainage Ditches: An Empathic Perspective Introduction: A Shift in the Landscape Imagine yourself as a member of an early human community, deeply connected to the land and its rhythms. The creation of a drainage ditch is not merely a physical alteration; it’s a profound change in the environment that affects …
Jan 23
Identifying and Interpreting Field Drainage Gullies When conducting a field walk, it’s essential to be able to identify and interpret the various types of features that appear on the landscape. One common feature you might encounter is a drainage gully—a shallow ditch or channel, often running across fields, which is used to direct water away …
Ingleborough Hill, located in the Yorkshire Dales, is known for its prehistoric significance, particularly its hill fort. The hill fort atop Ingleborough is located at an elevation of about 723 meters (2,372 feet) above sea level, making it one of the highest known Iron Age settlements in the region.
Ingleton, located in North Yorkshire, England, has a rich and diverse history that spans thousands of years. The village is situated in the scenic area of the Yorkshire Dales, which has long been inhabited and influenced by a variety of cultures.
In the grounds of Paradigm Sharpening, Nelholme, West Burton, on both sides of the roads are what looks like two natural amphitheatres, which may have been enhanced by the local people are used as a meeting place. I can’t find any research on this location, but it is of sufficient interest to record.
The Bronze Age discoveries in Mitchell Laithes Farm, Ossett, West Yorkshire, offer an important glimpse into the region’s ancient past. Archaeological appraisals, particularly the one conducted in 2007 at Mitchell Laithes Rye Royds, have unearthed evidence of short episodes of occupation dating back to 3500-2000 BC.
Hadrian’s Wall, known to the Romans as Vallum Hadriani, was a grand fortification stretching across the width of what is now Northern England. Constructed on the orders of Emperor Hadrian in AD 122, the wall was a symbol of Roman power and engineering prowess.
There is an earwork, approximately 300m east of the entrance to swinton castle. It is a small elongated hill, with three terraces on either side of it. It sit along in the landscape as such a feature, and the terraces seem impractactacle and redundant for crops in what is otherwise a flat landscape. It looks like a garden feature, a work of art, but it is outside of the castle grounds, and I have seen similarly carved hills elsewhere, far from stately grounds.
The massive earthworks at Barwick and the continuation of the same profile alongside the River Cock to Aberford and beyond point to it being a place of importance as a large hillfort of some 15 acres. There were several hillforts in northern Britain when it was inhabited by a Celtic tribe called the Brigantes.
While details about these earthworks are not widely documented, the area is known for its rich archaeological significance. Holly Hill itself is a place of interest, with its Grade II listed status indicating its historical importance.
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