Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLinear earthworks known as Woodhouse Moor Rein and South Dyke, part of the Aberford Dyke system

Linear earthworks known as Woodhouse Moor Rein and South Dyke, part of the Aberford Dyke system

England
List entry 1016954
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Woodhouse Moor Rein and South Dyke is a linear earthwork system forming part of the Aberford Dyke complex in Yorkshire, England. These parallel banks and ditches represent defensive or territorial boundaries, characteristics typical of Iron Age or Romano-British frontier works in northern England. The earthworks are preserved as upstanding linear features across the landscape, marking significant territorial demarcation in the region. The Aberford Dyke system demonstrates the scale of ancient land management and control strategies employed in this area of Yorkshire during the prehistoric and Romano-British periods.

Linear earthworks known as Woodhouse Moor Rein and South Dyke, part of the Aberford Dyke system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016954. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Linear earthworks known as Woodhouse Moor Rein and South Dyke, part of the Aberford Dyke system?

Woodhouse Moor Rein and South Dyke is a linear earthwork system forming part of the Aberford Dyke complex in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016954.

Who is responsible for protecting Linear earthworks known as Woodhouse Moor Rein and South Dyke, part of the Aberford Dyke system?

Linear earthworks known as Woodhouse Moor Rein and South Dyke, part of the Aberford Dyke system 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 1016954.

What other scheduled monuments are near Linear earthworks known as Woodhouse Moor Rein and South Dyke, part of the Aberford Dyke system?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Length of linear earthwork, part of the Aberford Dyke system, at Field Lane between the Aberford By-pass and Humphrey Dale Cottage (0.8 km), Length of linear earthwork, part of the Aberford Dyke system, at Green Hill between Aberford and the Aberford By-pass (0.9 km), Medieval manorial complex, garden and water management features, St Mary's chapel, and a linear earthwork forming part of the Aberford Dyke system (1.9 km).

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