Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross dyke in Scarrish Wood

Cross dyke in Scarrish Wood

England
List entry 1013695
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross Dyke in Scarrish Wood is a linear earthwork of prehistoric date, located in Yorkshire. The monument consists of a substantial ditch with associated banks, characteristic of defensive or territorial boundaries constructed during the Iron Age. Its precise function remains subject to archaeological interpretation, though such dykes typically served to control movement across the landscape or to demarcate territorial divisions. The earthwork survives as a visible landscape feature within the woodland setting, contributing to understanding of Iron Age settlement patterns and land organisation in the region.

Cross dyke in Scarrish Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013695. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross dyke in Scarrish Wood?

Cross Dyke in Scarrish Wood is a linear earthwork of prehistoric date, located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013695.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross dyke in Scarrish Wood?

Cross dyke in Scarrish Wood 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 1013695.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross dyke in Scarrish Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 360m north of Easthorpe Lodge (1.8 km), Round barrow 330m north of Easthorpe Lodge (1.9 km), Round barrow 310m NNE of Easthorpe Lodge (2 km).

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