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Illegal Off-Roading Threatens Historic Iron Age Settlement

1/16/2025

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A historic Iron Age settlement near Hackness, Scarborough, faces devastating harm from illegal off-roading, threatening its ancient earthworks. Despite Forestry England's efforts to block access, offenders persist. Experts call for heightened community awareness to safeguard these treasures, while police encourage the public to report any suspicious behavior to help protect our heritage.

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Story summary

A historic Iron Age settlement near Hackness, Scarborough, faces devastating harm from illegal off-roading, threatening its ancient earthworks. Despite Forestry England's efforts to block access, offenders persist. Experts call for heightened community awareness to safeguard these treasures, while police encourage the public to report any suspicious behavior to help protect our heritage.