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Linear earthwork at Harker Mires is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Yorkshire, England. The monument comprises a substantial bank and ditch alignment that crosses the landscape, characteristic of earthwork systems constructed during the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods. Such linear earthworks typically served territorial, defensive, or stock management functions, marking boundaries or controlling movement across the landscape. The specific dating and precise extent of this monument would be determined through archaeological survey and evaluation as recorded in the official heritage records for this designated site.
Linear earthwork at Harker Mires is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012617. View the official record →
Linear earthwork at Harker Mires is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012617.
Linear earthwork at Harker Mires 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 1012617.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bolton Parks Lead Mine and ore works (4.4 km), Cobscar calamine house on Cobscar Rake, 770m east of Cobscar Mill (4.6 km), Bolton Castle (5.6 km).
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