Roulston Scar, Sutton Bank

Roulston Scar, Sutton Bank
Mick Garratt · CC BY-SA 2.0

Also known as: Roulston Scar, Sutton Bank

Roulston Scar is a major Iron Age hillfort located on Sutton Bank, a prominent hill in the Hambleton Hills of North Yorkshire, England [1] [2] [3]. This massive prehistoric earthwork enclosure represents one of the most significant ancient monuments in the region [1] [2] [3]. The hillfort occupies a strategic position with extensive views over the Vale of York and Vale of Mowbray [1] [3]. The site is situated within the North York Moors National Park [1] [2].

TypeFort
Period1500 - 500 BC
CountryEngland
Coordinates54.2268° N, 1.2117° W

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