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Horcum Dyke is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch system that runs across the landscape, representing a form of territorial boundary or defensive division characteristic of Iron Age or later prehistoric construction. Its precise dating remains uncertain, though such dyke systems were commonly constructed during the Iron Age period as communities sought to demarcate land, control movement, or establish territorial claims. The earthwork survives as an important landscape feature documenting prehistoric land organisation and social organisation in the Yorkshire region.
Prehistoric dyke known as Horcum Dike is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020117. View the official record →
Horcum Dyke is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020117.
Prehistoric dyke known as Horcum Dike 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 1020117.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 300m north west of Warren House (8.7 km), Round barrow 650m north west of St Hilda's Church, Ellerburn (8.7 km), Prehistoric linear boundary in Ellerburn Wood, 370m north west of St Hilda's Church (8.7 km).
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