Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross dyke in Cloughton Plantations, 550m and 890m north east of Gowland Farm

Cross dyke in Cloughton Plantations, 550m and 890m north east of Gowland Farm

England
List entry 1019772
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cross Dyke in Cloughton Plantations is an ancient earthwork monument located in North Yorkshire, positioned approximately 550 to 890 metres north east of Gowland Farm. The dyke comprises a linear defensive earthwork consisting of a ditch and bank, characteristic of Iron Age fortification systems in northern England. It is believed to date from the Iron Age period, representing the type of territorial boundary or defensive work constructed by the prehistoric communities of the Yorkshire coast region. The monument survives within the coniferous plantation woodland, where the earthwork remains as a substantial archaeological feature of regional prehistoric importance.

Cross dyke in Cloughton Plantations, 550m and 890m north east of Gowland Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019772. View the official record →

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What is Cross dyke in Cloughton Plantations, 550m and 890m north east of Gowland Farm?

Cross Dyke in Cloughton Plantations is an ancient earthwork monument located in North Yorkshire, positioned approximately 550 to 890 metres north east of Gowland Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019772.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross dyke in Cloughton Plantations, 550m and 890m north east of Gowland Farm?

Cross dyke in Cloughton Plantations, 550m and 890m north east of Gowland 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 1019772.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross dyke in Cloughton Plantations, 550m and 890m north east of Gowland Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Skell Dikes: a prehistoric linear boundary with two associated round barrows and an adjoining pit alignment (9.1 km), Round barrow 200m north of Keepers Cottage (9.3 km), Bowl barrow 1300m north of Betton Farm (9.6 km).

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