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The northern section of the Danes' Dyke is a linear earthwork monument extending from Wold Farm field boundary to Bempton Cliffs in East Yorkshire. This stretch of the dyke forms part of a larger defensive or boundary system traditionally attributed to Viking or Anglo-Saxon date, though its precise chronology remains subject to scholarly debate. The earthwork survives as a substantial bank and ditch feature running across the landscape, representing an important example of early medieval linear fortification or territorial demarcation in northern England. The monument's archaeological significance lies in its potential to illuminate patterns of settlement, territorial control and conflict during the Anglo-Saxon and early Viking periods in Yorkshire.
Northern section of the Danes' Dyke from Wold Farm field boundary to Bempton Cliffs is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013194. View the official record →
The northern section of the Danes' Dyke is a linear earthwork monument extending from Wold Farm field boundary to Bempton Cliffs in East Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013194.
Northern section of the Danes' Dyke from Wold Farm field boundary to Bempton Cliffs 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 1013194.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of the Danes' Dyke between the B1255 and B1229 roads (2 km), Flamborough Castle: a fortified manor house (2.7 km), Section of Danes' Dyke between the Cliff Plantation and the B1255 (3.1 km).
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