Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFortress Dyke camp

Fortress Dyke camp

England
List entry 1004081
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fortress Dyke camp is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of defensive linear earthworks typical of Iron Age fortification practice in northern Britain. The monument is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England with entry reference 1004081. Such dyke systems represent significant evidence of settlement hierarchy and territorial organisation during the later prehistoric period in the region.

Fortress Dyke camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004081. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fortress Dyke camp?

Fortress Dyke camp is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004081.

Who is responsible for protecting Fortress Dyke camp?

Fortress Dyke camp 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 1004081.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fortress Dyke camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman camp 250m west of Hill Top Farm (6.3 km), Camp and tumulus on Roomer Common (7.3 km), Ruins of St Mary's Church (7.8 km).

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