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The Ridge is a length of linear earthwork forming part of the Aberford Dyke system in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch alignment situated approximately 560 metres east of Potterton Bridge, representing a significant defensive or territorial boundary feature of the Iron Age or Romano-British period. The earthwork demonstrates the strategic importance of controlling movement through this landscape, with its physical form remaining substantially visible despite centuries of agricultural use. The Ridge preserves evidence of prehistoric or early historic land management and fortification practices across the Yorkshire lowlands.
Length of linear earthwork known as The Ridge, part of the Aberford Dyke system, 560m east of Potterton Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018953. View the official record →
The Ridge is a length of linear earthwork forming part of the Aberford Dyke system in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018953.
Length of linear earthwork known as The Ridge, part of the Aberford Dyke system, 560m east of Potterton Bridge 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 1018953.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age and Romano-British Settlement south of Hungerhills Plantation, Parlington (2 km), Former World War I National Filling Factory, Barnbow (4 km), Length of Grim's Ditch 260m west of Brown Moor Farm (5.3 km).
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