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Linear dyke extending for 2.2km in Coneysthorpe Banks Wood is an ancient monument located in Yorkshire, England. The dyke is a substantial linear earthwork that traverses the woodland landscape, representing a significant boundary or defensive feature of prehistoric or early historic date. Such linear monuments typically functioned as territorial markers, stock enclosures, or defensive barriers, though the precise chronological attribution and original purpose of this particular dyke require further archaeological investigation. The preservation of the feature within woodland has helped maintain its physical integrity as an archaeological record of early land organisation and use in the region.
Linear dyke extending for 2.2km in Coneysthorpe Banks Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013696. View the official record →
Linear dyke extending for 2.2km in Coneysthorpe Banks Wood is an ancient monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013696.
Linear dyke extending for 2.2km in Coneysthorpe 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 1013696.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 310m NNE of Easthorpe Lodge (1.5 km), Round barrow 250m NNE of Easthorpe Cottages (1.6 km), Round barrow 400m SSW of Low Gaterley Cottages (3.1 km).
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