Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAldro earthworks: a cross-dyke on Hanging Grimston Wold, 350m south-east of Brown Moor Farm

Aldro earthworks: a cross-dyke on Hanging Grimston Wold, 350m south-east of Brown Moor Farm

England
List entry 1007499
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Aldro earthworks is a cross-dyke located on Hanging Grimston Wold in Yorkshire, England, situated approximately 350 metres south-east of Brown Moor Farm. The monument consists of a linear earthwork of the type commonly found across the Yorkshire Wolds, where such dykes served territorial or defensive functions during the Iron Age and Romano-British periods. The earthwork's precise dating and original extent remain subjects of archaeological study, though cross-dykes of this character are typically associated with settlement patterns and land management practices of these later prehistoric and early Roman periods. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England.

Aldro earthworks: a cross-dyke on Hanging Grimston Wold, 350m south-east of Brown Moor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007499. View the official record →

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What is Aldro earthworks: a cross-dyke on Hanging Grimston Wold, 350m south-east of Brown Moor Farm?

Aldro earthworks is a cross-dyke located on Hanging Grimston Wold in Yorkshire, England, situated approximately 350 metres south-east of Brown Moor Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007499.

Who is responsible for protecting Aldro earthworks: a cross-dyke on Hanging Grimston Wold, 350m south-east of Brown Moor Farm?

Aldro earthworks: a cross-dyke on Hanging Grimston Wold, 350m south-east of Brown Moor Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1007499.

What other scheduled monuments are near Aldro earthworks: a cross-dyke on Hanging Grimston Wold, 350m south-east of Brown Moor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of linear boundary dyke on Cow Moor, Millington Dale (8.8 km), Round barrow 390m south-west of High Barn Farm (9.2 km), Round barrow 240m south-west of High Barn Farm (9.2 km).

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