Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOxmoor and Givendale Dikes: prehistoric linear boundaries and associated features

Oxmoor and Givendale Dikes: prehistoric linear boundaries and associated features

England
List entry 1020834
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Oxmoor and Givendale Dikes is a prehistoric linear boundary system located in Yorkshire, England. The monument comprises a series of dikes and associated earthworks that served as territorial divisions or land boundaries during prehistoric periods. These linear features represent important evidence of early landscape management and organised land use in the region, demonstrating the sophisticated spatial planning undertaken by communities in antiquity. The surviving earthworks continue to define the topography of the area and contribute to understanding settlement patterns and resource management strategies in prehistoric Yorkshire.

Oxmoor and Givendale Dikes: prehistoric linear boundaries and associated features is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020834. View the official record →

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What is Oxmoor and Givendale Dikes: prehistoric linear boundaries and associated features?

Oxmoor and Givendale Dikes is a prehistoric linear boundary system located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020834.

Who is responsible for protecting Oxmoor and Givendale Dikes: prehistoric linear boundaries and associated features?

Oxmoor and Givendale Dikes: prehistoric linear boundaries and associated features 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 1020834.

What other scheduled monuments are near Oxmoor and Givendale Dikes: prehistoric linear boundaries and associated features?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage (3.3 km), Round barrow 470m north of Keeper's Cottage (3.3 km), Round barrow 570m south east of Warren House (3.4 km).

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