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Section of Cleave Dyke is a prehistoric linear earthwork in Yorkshire, England, extending approximately 1.4 kilometres from Sneck Yate Plantation to the eastern edge of Town's Pasture Wood. The monument comprises the dyke itself alongside associated archaeological features including two pit alignments and a round barrow, indicating use and occupation across multiple periods of prehistory. The dyke represents a significant boundary or territorial marker typical of Bronze Age and Iron Age upland landscapes, with its associated features suggesting sustained archaeological interest and activity in this location. The site's physical survival, despite considerable length, makes it an important example of prehistoric linear landscape organisation in the Pennine region.
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 prehistoric linear earthwork in Yorkshire, England, extending approximately 1.4 kilometres 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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