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Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary at Hollins Scar 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 physical remains of a managed landscape associated with aristocratic hunting and estate management. As a boundary feature, it would have functioned to contain and control deer populations within the park enclosure, a practice characteristic of high-status landholding in medieval England. The monument survives as an archaeological feature at Hollins Scar, where it contributes to understanding of the region's medieval land use and territorial organisation.
Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary at Hollins Scar is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008145. View the official record →
Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary at Hollins Scar 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 1008145.
Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary at Hollins Scar 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 1008145.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn north-west of Cattle Howe (1.6 km), Round cairn 460m NNE of Broadfell (1.9 km), Round cairn on Howenook Pike (2.2 km).
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