Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval dyke: part of deer park boundary west of Cow Green

Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary west of Cow Green

England
List entry 1007593
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary west of Cow Green is a linear earthwork forming part of the defensive perimeter of a medieval deer park in Westmorland. The dyke survives as a substantial bank and ditch combination, typical of the boundary works constructed to contain and manage deer within enclosed parkland during the medieval period. Such features represent important evidence of medieval land management practices and the organisational structure of high-status estates, indicating both the economic importance of deer farming and the considerable labour investment required to create and maintain these landscape-defining features.

Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary west of Cow Green is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007593. View the official record →

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What is Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary west of Cow Green?

Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary west of Cow Green is a linear earthwork forming part of the defensive perimeter of a medieval deer park in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007593.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary west of Cow Green?

Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary west 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 1007593.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary west of Cow Green?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 35m east of summit of Long Scar Pike (2.3 km), Ring cairn north-west of Cattle Howe (2.3 km), Round cairn on Howenook Pike (2.4 km).

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