Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross ridge dyke, 800m east of Bleaklow

Cross ridge dyke, 800m east of Bleaklow

England
List entry 1018476
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross ridge dyke, 800m east of Bleaklow, is a linear earthwork consisting of a bank and ditch that crosses the moorland landscape of the High Peak in Derbyshire. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a territorial or pastoral boundary feature characteristic of that period. The dyke runs approximately east to west across the high ground, with its physical form comprising a substantial bank accompanied by a parallel ditch on one or both sides. Such cross ridge dykes are interpreted as markers of land division, possibly demarcating grazing territories or defining routes of movement across the upland plateau during the Bronze Age period.

Cross ridge dyke, 800m east of Bleaklow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018476. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross ridge dyke, 800m east of Bleaklow?

Cross ridge dyke, 800m east of Bleaklow, is a linear earthwork consisting of a bank and ditch that crosses the moorland landscape of the High Peak in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018476.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross ridge dyke, 800m east of Bleaklow?

Cross ridge dyke, 800m east of Bleaklow 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 1018476.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross ridge dyke, 800m east of Bleaklow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Conksbury deserted medieval settlement (8 km), Lathkill Dale and Mandale mines and soughs (8.2 km), Rowsley Bridge (8.2 km).

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