Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLinear dyke extending for 2.1km from Fryton West Wood to Slingsby Banks Wood

Linear dyke extending for 2.1km from Fryton West Wood to Slingsby Banks Wood

England
List entry 1013697
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Linear dyke extending for 2.1km from Fryton West Wood to Slingsby Banks Wood is a substantial earthwork monument located in North Yorkshire. The dyke runs between these two woodland areas and represents a significant example of linear boundary construction, likely dating to the Iron Age or Romano-British period, though the precise chronology remains uncertain without detailed archaeological investigation. Such dykes typically functioned as territorial markers, stock enclosures, or defensive boundaries within the landscape. The monument survives as a recognisable linear feature across the intervening terrain and forms part of the broader pattern of ancient land divisions characteristic of the Yorkshire region.

Linear dyke extending for 2.1km from Fryton West Wood to Slingsby Banks Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013697. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Linear dyke extending for 2.1km from Fryton West Wood to Slingsby Banks Wood?

Linear dyke extending for 2.1km from Fryton West Wood to Slingsby Banks Wood is a substantial earthwork monument located in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013697.

Who is responsible for protecting Linear dyke extending for 2.1km from Fryton West Wood to Slingsby Banks Wood?

Linear dyke extending for 2.1km from Fryton West Wood to Slingsby Banks Wood 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 1013697.

What other scheduled monuments are near Linear dyke extending for 2.1km from Fryton West Wood to Slingsby Banks Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow at Coronation Clump (4.1 km), Round barrow 310m NNE of Easthorpe Lodge (4.4 km), Round barrow 250m NNE of Easthorpe Cottages (4.6 km).

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