Scheduled Monuments›England›Prehistoric cross dyke 980m west of Foulsike Farm including a standing stone known as Old Wife's Neck

Prehistoric cross dyke 980m west of Foulsike Farm including a standing stone known as Old Wife's Neck

England

List entry 1019754

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England

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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric cross dyke 980m west of Foulsike Farm is a linear earthwork monument located in Yorkshire, England, dating to the prehistoric period. The dyke comprises a bank and ditch formation characteristic of cross dykes, which are thought to have served defensive or territorial functions in ancient landscapes. The site is associated with a standing stone known as Old Wife's Neck, which may relate to the broader ritual or commemorative significance of the location. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of importance in understanding prehistoric land use and settlement patterns in the Yorkshire region.

Prehistoric cross dyke 980m west of Foulsike Farm including a standing stone known as Old Wife's Neck is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019754. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric cross dyke 980m west of Foulsike Farm including a standing stone known as Old Wife's Neck?

Prehistoric cross dyke 980m west of Foulsike Farm is a linear earthwork monument located in Yorkshire, England, dating to the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019754.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric cross dyke 980m west of Foulsike Farm including a standing stone known as Old Wife's Neck?

Prehistoric cross dyke 980m west of Foulsike Farm including a standing stone known as Old Wife's Neck 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 1019754.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric cross dyke 980m west of Foulsike Farm including a standing stone known as Old Wife's Neck?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn at Dalby Snout, 690m north east of School Farm (8.8 km), Stone alignment 350m east of Newgate Foot (9.3 km), Round barrow adjacent to Longhill Road 710m north west of Highdales (9.6 km).

Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Round cairn at Dalby Snout, 690m north east of School Farm

8.8 km

Stone alignment 350m east of Newgate Foot

9.3 km

Round barrow adjacent to Longhill Road 710m north west of Highdales

9.6 km

Thompson's Rigg cairnfield, including a platform cairn, round burial cairns, hollow ways, a standing stone, associated round barrows and a ring cairn

9.9 km

Round barrow on Long Hill 430m west of Highdales

10 km

Round barrow in Broxa Forest 850m WSW of Highdales

10.1 km

Round barrow in Broxa Forest 820m south west of Highdales

10.3 km

Round barrow in Broxa Forest 800m south west of Highdales

10.3 km

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