Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLinear earthwork north east of Collingwood Farm

Linear earthwork north east of Collingwood Farm

England
List entry 1007862
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Linear earthwork north east of Collingwood Farm is a substantial linear earthwork of prehistoric date located in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a bank and ditch formation that extends across the landscape, characteristic of linear features constructed during the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods. Such earthworks typically functioned as territorial boundaries, stock management devices, or field divisions within the wider agricultural landscape of later prehistoric Britain. The survival of the feature as an upstanding earthwork testament to its original construction and the relative stability of the site over millennia.

Linear earthwork north east of Collingwood Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007862. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Linear earthwork north east of Collingwood Farm?

Linear earthwork north east of Collingwood Farm is a substantial linear earthwork of prehistoric date located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007862.

Who is responsible for protecting Linear earthwork north east of Collingwood Farm?

Linear earthwork north east of Collingwood Farm 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 1007862.

What other scheduled monuments are near Linear earthwork north east of Collingwood Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 450m south-west of Low Farm (8.1 km), Round barrow 500m south-east of Low Farm (8.1 km), Round barrow 500m south of Low Farm (8.2 km).

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