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Rise Dikes is a prehistoric linear boundary monument comprising a substantial ditch and bank system located within Wykeham Forest in Yorkshire. The monument is defined by intersecting hollow ways that cut across the main linear earthwork, indicating patterns of movement and land use that post-date the original boundary's construction. Dating evidence suggests the dike belongs to the later prehistoric period, though the exact chronology remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The monument's survival within the forest environment has preserved its physical form, making it a significant example of prehistoric territorial demarcation and the later modification of such boundaries through sustained use.
Northern section of prehistoric linear boundary with intersecting hollow ways, known as Rise Dikes, in Wykeham Forest is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019368. View the official record →
Rise Dikes is a prehistoric linear boundary monument comprising a substantial ditch and bank system located within Wykeham Forest in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019368.
Northern section of prehistoric linear boundary with intersecting hollow ways, known as Rise Dikes, in Wykeham Forest 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 1019368.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Northern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 640m south east of East Moor Farm (1.4 km), Southern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 680m south east of East Moor Farm (1.5 km), Prehistoric linear boundary and associated features including a medieval monastic grange, north, east and south east of Moorsome Farm (3.3 km).
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