Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPart of a cross dyke with associated warrening features, 850m south east of High Rigg Farm

Part of a cross dyke with associated warrening features, 850m south east of High Rigg Farm

England
List entry 1020651
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Part of a cross dyke with associated warrening features, 850m south east of High Rigg Farm, is a linear earthwork of medieval date located in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a substantial bank and ditch formation characteristic of cross dykes, which functioned as territorial boundaries or stock management features in the medieval landscape. Associated with the dyke are warrening features, indicating that the site was utilized for rabbit farming, a significant medieval and early post-medieval land use practice. The monument survives as an important record of medieval land organization and resource exploitation in upland or marginal Yorkshire terrain.

Part of a cross dyke with associated warrening features, 850m south east of High Rigg Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020651. View the official record →

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What is Part of a cross dyke with associated warrening features, 850m south east of High Rigg Farm?

Part of a cross dyke with associated warrening features, 850m south east of High Rigg Farm, is a linear earthwork of medieval date located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020651.

Who is responsible for protecting Part of a cross dyke with associated warrening features, 850m south east of High Rigg Farm?

Part of a cross dyke with associated warrening features, 850m south east of High Rigg 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 1020651.

What other scheduled monuments are near Part of a cross dyke with associated warrening features, 850m south east of High Rigg Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 570m south east of Warren House (3.9 km), Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage (4.1 km), Round barrow 470m north of Keeper's Cottage (4.2 km).

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