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Cross dyke 900m west of Backleys Farm is a linear earthwork of probable Iron Age date located in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a substantial ditch with an associated bank, characteristic of defensive or boundary dykes constructed during the later prehistoric period. Such dykes are commonly interpreted as territorial markers or defensive features related to settlement patterns and land division in Iron Age communities. The earthwork survives as a prominent linear feature in the landscape, preserving evidence of ancient land use and social organisation in the region.
Cross dyke 900m west of Backleys Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020534. View the official record →
Cross dyke 900m west of Backleys Farm is a linear earthwork of probable Iron Age date located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020534.
Cross dyke 900m west of Backleys 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 1020534.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage (6.9 km), Round barrow 470m north of Keeper's Cottage (6.9 km), Round barrow 570m south east of Warren House (7.1 km).
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