Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNutholm cross dyke, 100m south of Appleton Mill Farm

Nutholm cross dyke, 100m south of Appleton Mill Farm

England
List entry 1018596
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Nutholm cross dyke is a linear earthwork monument located near Appleton Mill Farm in Yorkshire. The dyke represents a characteristic example of cross-ridge defensive or territorial boundaries, typically constructed during the Iron Age or Romano-British period, though precise dating for this particular example requires archaeological evidence. The monument survives as an earthen bank, likely originally accompanied by a ditch, which would have served to demarcate land divisions, control movement across the landscape, or provide defensive functions. Such dykes are common features in the Yorkshire archaeological landscape and contribute to understanding settlement patterns and land use in antiquity.

Nutholm cross dyke, 100m south of Appleton Mill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018596. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nutholm cross dyke, 100m south of Appleton Mill Farm?

Nutholm cross dyke is a linear earthwork monument located near Appleton Mill Farm in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018596.

Who is responsible for protecting Nutholm cross dyke, 100m south of Appleton Mill Farm?

Nutholm cross dyke, 100m south of Appleton Mill Farm 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 1018596.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nutholm cross dyke, 100m south of Appleton Mill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Low Cross, a reused standing stone on Kirkgate Lane in Appleton-le-Moors (1.3 km), High Cross wayside cross on Kirkgate Lane, north of Appleton-le-Moors (1.5 km), The Old Hall, 50m north west of All Saints Church (1.6 km).

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