The earthworks surrounding Stainton in North Yorkshire are part of a rich archaeological tapestry that speaks to the region’s ancient past. These structures are believed to be remnants of extensive field systems, possibly dating back to the post-Roman period.
The earthworks that sit on the hillside between Grinton Lodge and the B6270 are part of a fascinating archaeological landscape in North Yorkshire. These features are distinct from the nearby Grinton-Fremington Dyke System, which dates back to the post-Roman period and is believed to have formed part of the boundary of an early British kingdom.
A large artificial mound here, apparently raised for defensive purposes, bears the name of Picts’ Hill, and an improbable belief prevails that the Picts defeated the Romans in battle at a spot, not far off, called Roman Castle. This mound is also known as Money Hill, but, though partially cut away for the construction of the railway, the traditionary hidden treasure was not found
At SE48090 98917 this Neolithic Pointer lay’s close to a Bronze Age Field System. I have explored this area several times and find that much more time is needed as it is a vast area called Near Moor and was due in pre-history connected to Scratch Wood Moor to the north west.
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Glossaries Glossaries [su_button url=”https://brigantesnation.com/latin-roman-terms”]Latin (Roman) Terms[/su_button] [su_button url=”https://brigantesnation.com/technical-terms”]Technical Terms[/su_button] [su_button url=”https://brigantesnation.com/archaeological-terms”]Archaeological Glossary[/su_button] Mote of Mark, Dumfries “Mote of Mark from sea shore path – geograph.org.uk – 6273954” by Andrew Curtis is Read more Devil’s Arrows, North Yorkshire The Devil’s Arrows – BoroughBridge Introduction This Bronze Age site comprises of three large standing stones, it …
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The purpose of using line of site analysis is to better understand the sites relationships with other locations, to identify possible trade and communications routes, and the location of other possible sites of interest, as well as providing an element of “evidence by association”.
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Celtic Heads Celtic Head from Witham, 2nd c B.C. (British Museum) “Celtic” carved heads are found throughout the Read more Timeline 60BC – 138AD This timeline is focussed on the British Celtic culture and those cultures which had influence on the British Celts. It Read more Heads at St Michael, Kirklington An analysis of head …
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