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Becca Banks and The Ridge is a length of linear earthworks forming part of the Aberford Dyke system in Yorkshire, England. The earthworks consist of a substantial bank and ditch running northward from Aberford towards a quarry situated approximately 590 metres north of Ass Bridge. Dating evidence suggests these works belong to the Iron Age period, when such linear monuments served defensive, territorial, or stock-management functions across northern Britain. The preserved earthworks represent a significant example of prehistoric linear engineering and remain important for understanding settlement patterns and land use in Iron Age Yorkshire.
Length of linear earthworks known as Becca Banks and The Ridge, part of the Aberford Dyke system, between Aberford and a quarry 590m north of Ass Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016951. View the official record →
Becca Banks and The Ridge is a length of linear earthworks forming part of the Aberford Dyke system in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016951.
Length of linear earthworks known as Becca Banks and The Ridge, part of the Aberford Dyke system, between Aberford and a quarry 590m north of Ass 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 1016951.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval manorial complex, garden and water management features, St Mary's chapel, and a linear earthwork forming part of the Aberford Dyke system (4.3 km), Former World War I National Filling Factory, Barnbow (4.8 km), Saxton Castle: a motte and bailey castle with a later medieval manor house and field system including a trackway and fishpond (5.7 km).
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