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The Nico Ditch is a section of an early medieval boundary earthwork located on Denton golf course in Lancashire. This linear ditch feature represents defensive or territorial demarcation typical of the early medieval period in northern England, when such works served to mark administrative or communal boundaries. The earthwork survives as a visible ditch in the landscape, preserving evidence of early medieval land organisation and settlement patterns in the region. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its importance to understanding the territorial arrangements and land use practices of early medieval Lancashire.
Section of an early medieval boundary ditch known as the Nico Ditch on Denton golf course 320m south west of Lodge Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016197. View the official record →
The Nico Ditch is a section of an early medieval boundary earthwork located on Denton golf course in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016197.
Section of an early medieval boundary ditch known as the Nico Ditch on Denton golf course 320m south west of Lodge 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 1016197.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clayton Hall moated site (3.4 km), Post-medieval glassworks 250m south east of Clarke's Bridge (3.9 km), Peel Moat (4.7 km).
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