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Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary at Crosby Gill is a linear earthwork monument in Westmorland, England. The structure forms part of the boundary demarcation of a medieval deer park, constructed as a dyke or raised bank to contain and control deer populations within an enclosed estate. Such features represent important archaeological evidence of medieval land management practices and the organisation of aristocratic or monastic estates during the medieval period. The survival of this boundary dyke contributes to our understanding of the physical layout and extent of medieval deer parks in the Lake District region.
Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary at Crosby Gill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007598. View the official record →
Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary at Crosby Gill is a linear earthwork monument in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007598.
Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary at Crosby Gill 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 1007598.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn north-west of Cattle Howe (1.8 km), Round cairn 460m NNE of Broadfell (2.2 km), Round cairn on Howenook Pike (2.3 km).
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