Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric linear boundary in Craddlegrip Wood, 900m north west of High Yedmandale

Prehistoric linear boundary in Craddlegrip Wood, 900m north west of High Yedmandale

England
List entry 1017165
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric linear boundary in Craddlegrip Wood is an ancient earthwork located approximately 900 metres north-west of High Yedmandale in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a linear bank and ditch feature consistent with prehistoric land division practices, typical of Bronze Age or Iron Age territorial demarcation. Such boundaries represent important evidence of early agricultural society and the organisation of landscape use during the prehistoric period. The site's survival as an archaeological feature contributes to understanding settlement patterns and land management practices in upland Yorkshire during the later prehistoric era.

Prehistoric linear boundary in Craddlegrip Wood, 900m north west of High Yedmandale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017165. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric linear boundary in Craddlegrip Wood, 900m north west of High Yedmandale?

Prehistoric linear boundary in Craddlegrip Wood is an ancient earthwork located approximately 900 metres north-west of High Yedmandale in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017165.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric linear boundary in Craddlegrip Wood, 900m north west of High Yedmandale?

Prehistoric linear boundary in Craddlegrip Wood, 900m north west of High Yedmandale 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 1017165.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric linear boundary in Craddlegrip Wood, 900m north west of High Yedmandale?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Northern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 640m south east of East Moor Farm (2.7 km), Southern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 680m south east of East Moor Farm (2.8 km), Ayton Castle: medieval manorial centre, fortified house including tower and fishponds (3.2 km).

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