Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of cross ridge dyke and hollow way 200m north west of Pond Head Farm

Section of cross ridge dyke and hollow way 200m north west of Pond Head Farm

England
List entry 1013439
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Section of cross ridge dyke and hollow way 200m north west of Pond Head Farm is a linear earthwork of medieval date located in Yorkshire, England. The monument comprises a cross ridge dyke, a type of defensive or territorial boundary earthwork, in association with a hollow way, indicating sustained use of the routeway over an extended period. The cross ridge dyke would have served to control or restrict movement across the landscape, whilst the hollow way represents a track worn into the ground through repeated passage of people, livestock, and possibly vehicles over generations. This combination of features is characteristic of medieval agricultural and pastoral management in northern England, where such earthworks helped to define land use and movement patterns across open or semi-open terrain.

Section of cross ridge dyke and hollow way 200m north west of Pond Head Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013439. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of cross ridge dyke and hollow way 200m north west of Pond Head Farm?

Section of cross ridge dyke and hollow way 200m north west of Pond Head Farm is a linear earthwork of medieval date located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013439.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of cross ridge dyke and hollow way 200m north west of Pond Head Farm?

Section of cross ridge dyke and hollow way 200m north west of Pond Head 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 1013439.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of cross ridge dyke and hollow way 200m north west of Pond Head Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 330yds (300m) S of Barhouse Farm (3.6 km), Crayke Castle: a motte and bailey and later stone castle of the bishops of Durham, incorporating part of an Anglo-Saxon monastic cemetery (4 km), Round barrow 150m south of Warren House (4 km).

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