Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDyke 220yds (200m) W of Dyke House

Dyke 220yds (200m) W of Dyke House

England
List entry 1004043
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dyke 220 yards west of Dyke House is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date located in Yorkshire. The monument takes the form of a substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of defensive or territorial boundaries constructed during the prehistoric period. Its physical form and alignment suggest it functioned as part of a broader system of land division or settlement enclosure typical of Iron Age communities in northern England. The site remains significant as evidence of Iron Age land management and social organisation in the Yorkshire landscape.

Dyke 220yds (200m) W of Dyke House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004043. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dyke 220yds (200m) W of Dyke House?

Dyke 220 yards west of Dyke House is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004043.

Who is responsible for protecting Dyke 220yds (200m) W of Dyke House?

Dyke 220yds (200m) W of Dyke House 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 1004043.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dyke 220yds (200m) W of Dyke House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bolton Parks Lead Mine and ore works (5.4 km), Cobscar calamine house on Cobscar Rake, 770m east of Cobscar Mill (5.6 km), Bolton Castle (6.6 km).

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