Thwaite prehistoric enclosure

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Historical Environment Record No:
MYD36616
Parish:
Muker
OS Grid Reference:
SD894980
Dale:
Swaledale
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Description

View of Thwaite prehistoric enclosure MYD36616 (c) YDNPA, 2023

View of Thwaite prehistoric enclosure MYD36616 (c) YDNPA, 2023

A small hilltop enclosure with an earth and stone bank and an outer ditch. It is one of a series of such defended enclosures along Swaledale. Probably of Iron Age date.

View of Thwaite prehistoric enclosure MYD36616 (c) YDNPA, 2023

View of Thwaite prehistoric enclosure MYD36616 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Location

View from right hand side of road, on B6270 200 metres south of Thwaite. No public access.

Public Transport Details

Nearest town/village: Thwaite. Call Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 to plan your journey. After the welcome message key in 885 for North Yorkshire information.

Accessibility

Viewable from roadside.