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Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary at Crosby Gill is a linear earthwork forming part of the perimeter defence of a medieval deer park in Westmorland. The dyke dates to the medieval period and represents the substantial boundary infrastructure required to contain and manage deer within a parkland estate. Such dykes served both practical and symbolic functions, demarcating noble or ecclesiastical property whilst physically restraining the valuable deer stocks that were a significant resource and status symbol. The surviving earthwork preserves evidence of medieval land management practices and the organisation of aristocratic or monastic estates in the upland regions of northern England.
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 forming part of the perimeter defence of a medieval deer park in Westmorland. 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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