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Linear earthwork to the NW of the junction of the A171 and the road leading to Fylingthorpe is a prehistoric linear bank and ditch earthwork located in North Yorkshire. The monument consists of a substantial linear earthwork that runs across the landscape in the vicinity of Fylingthorpe, representing a form of land division or boundary system characteristic of prehistoric periods. Such linear earthworks, which may date to the Bronze Age or Iron Age, served various functions including territorial demarcation, livestock management, or defensive purposes. The earthwork survives as a significant archaeological feature in the North Yorkshire upland landscape, recording past patterns of land use and settlement organisation.
Linear earthwork to the NW of the junction of the A171 and the road leading to Fylingthorpe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011961. View the official record →
Linear earthwork to the NW of the junction of the A171 and the road leading to Fylingthorpe is a prehistoric linear bank and ditch earthwork located in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011961.
Linear earthwork to the NW of the junction of the A171 and the road leading to Fylingthorpe 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 1011961.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brecken Howe round barrow (8.8 km), Round barrow on Lun Rigg, 890m east of Brecken Howe (8.8 km), Low Woof Howe round barrow (9 km).
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