Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPit alignment forming part of the Cleave Dyke system 1000m north west of Dialstone Farm

Pit alignment forming part of the Cleave Dyke system 1000m north west of Dialstone Farm

England
List entry 1010345
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The pit alignment forming part of the Cleave Dyke system is an Iron Age linear monument located approximately one kilometre north-west of Dialstone Farm in Yorkshire. This monument consists of a series of pits arranged in a deliberate line across the landscape, a characteristic feature of Iron Age territorial or defensive systems in northern Britain. The alignment forms part of the broader Cleave Dyke complex, which represents an important example of the linear earthwork systems constructed during the Iron Age period to demarcate boundaries or control movement across the landscape. Such pit alignments, whilst less visually prominent than banks and ditches, served significant practical and symbolic functions within Iron Age society.

Pit alignment forming part of the Cleave Dyke system 1000m north west of Dialstone Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010345. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pit alignment forming part of the Cleave Dyke system 1000m north west of Dialstone Farm?

The pit alignment forming part of the Cleave Dyke system is an Iron Age linear monument located approximately one kilometre north-west of Dialstone Farm in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010345.

Who is responsible for protecting Pit alignment forming part of the Cleave Dyke system 1000m north west of Dialstone Farm?

Pit alignment forming part of the Cleave Dyke system 1000m north west of Dialstone 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 1010345.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pit alignment forming part of the Cleave Dyke system 1000m north west of Dialstone Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 480m east of Yorkshire Gliding Club (3.4 km), Section of the Cleave Dyke system 200m south east of Yorkshire Gliding Club (3.5 km), Roulston Scar Iron Age promontory fort (3.5 km).

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