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Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary south of Cow Green is a linear earthwork forming part of the perimeter of a medieval deer park in Westmorland. The dyke survives as a substantial bank and ditch feature positioned to the south of Cow Green, constructed to contain and manage deer within the enclosed parkland. As an integral component of the deer park's boundary infrastructure, it represents medieval land management practices and the organisation of aristocratic or manorial estates during the medieval period. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument, recognising its archaeological significance as evidence of medieval landscape exploitation and the historical geography of Westmorland.
Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary south of Cow Green is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007595. View the official record →
Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary south of Cow Green is a linear earthwork forming part of the perimeter of a medieval deer park in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007595.
Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary south of Cow Green 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 1007595.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn north-west of Cattle Howe (1.9 km), Round cairn on Howenook Pike (2.1 km), Round cairn 35m east of summit of Long Scar Pike (2.2 km).
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