Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLinear dyke known as Double Dikes, in Waterloo Plantation

Linear dyke known as Double Dikes, in Waterloo Plantation

England
List entry 1019346
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Double Dikes is a linear dyke system located within Waterloo Plantation in Yorkshire. The monument comprises parallel earthwork banks characteristic of medieval or post-medieval field boundary systems, constructed to demarcate land divisions or control livestock movement across the landscape. The precise dating of the dykes remains uncertain, though such linear features are commonly associated with medieval agricultural reorganisation and estate management in northern England. The surviving earthworks represent important evidence of historical land use patterns and the evolution of the Yorkshire countryside.

Linear dyke known as Double Dikes, in Waterloo Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019346. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Linear dyke known as Double Dikes, in Waterloo Plantation?

Double Dikes is a linear dyke system located within Waterloo Plantation in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019346.

Who is responsible for protecting Linear dyke known as Double Dikes, in Waterloo Plantation?

Linear dyke known as Double Dikes, in Waterloo Plantation 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 1019346.

What other scheduled monuments are near Linear dyke known as Double Dikes, in Waterloo Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 350m north west of Grimston Grange (7.7 km), Round barrow on Grimston Moor 600m north east of Grimston Grange (7.8 km), Round barrow on Grimston Moor 350m north east of Black Gill Plantation (7.9 km).

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