Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross dyke 600m north west of Easthorpe Farm

Cross dyke 600m north west of Easthorpe Farm

England
List entry 1016261
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross dyke 600m north west of Easthorpe Farm is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date located in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a substantial ditch with accompanying bank, characteristic of defensive or boundary dykes constructed during the later prehistoric period. Such dykes served practical functions as territorial markers or defensive barriers within the Iron Age landscape, reflecting the social and economic organisation of communities during this period. The survival of the earthwork demonstrates the persistence of Iron Age land management strategies in the archaeological record of northern England.

Cross dyke 600m north west of Easthorpe Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016261. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross dyke 600m north west of Easthorpe Farm?

Cross dyke 600m north west of Easthorpe Farm is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016261.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross dyke 600m north west of Easthorpe Farm?

Cross dyke 600m north west of Easthorpe 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 1016261.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross dyke 600m north west of Easthorpe Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 310m NNE of Easthorpe Lodge (1.3 km), Round barrow 250m NNE of Easthorpe Cottages (1.5 km), Round barrow 400m SSW of Low Gaterley Cottages (3.1 km).

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