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Section of Cleave Dyke is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date that extends for 1.4 kilometres across moorland in Yorkshire from Sneck Yate Plantation to the eastern edge of Town's Pasture Wood. The monument comprises a substantial ditch and bank system typical of territorial or defensive boundaries of its period, and is accompanied by two pit alignments and a round barrow, features which suggest the landscape held ritual and domestic significance beyond its primary function as a boundary marker. The survival of multiple archaeological features along this section indicates concentrated prehistoric activity and establishes Cleave Dyke as a notable example of Iron Age land management and settlement patterning in the region. The monument's preservation has enabled its registration as a designated ancient monument of national importance.
Section of Cleave Dyke, 1.4km long from Sneck Yate Plantation to east edge of Town's Pasture Wood including two pit alignments and round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012746. View the official record →
Section of Cleave Dyke is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date that extends for 1.4 kilometres across moorland in Yorkshire from Sneck Yate Plantation to the eastern edge of Town's Pasture Wood. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012746.
Section of Cleave Dyke, 1.4km long from Sneck Yate Plantation to east edge of Town's Pasture Wood including two pit alignments and round barrow 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 1012746.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 480m east of Yorkshire Gliding Club (5.1 km), Section of the Cleave Dyke system 200m south east of Yorkshire Gliding Club (5.3 km), Roulston Scar Iron Age promontory fort (5.3 km).
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