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Danes' Dyke is a substantial linear earthwork located on the Flamborough peninsula in Yorkshire, England, running between Cliff Plantation and the B1255 road. The monument consists of a bank and ditch construction that spans approximately two kilometres across the headland, dividing the peninsula from the mainland. Dating evidence suggests the dyke was constructed in the Iron Age, likely serving a defensive or territorial function, though scholarly consensus remains open regarding its precise chronology and purpose. The surviving section retains considerable archaeological integrity and represents an important example of prehistoric linear fortification in eastern England.
Section of Danes' Dyke between the Cliff Plantation and the B1255 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013191. View the official record →
Danes' Dyke is a substantial linear earthwork located on the Flamborough peninsula in Yorkshire, England, running between Cliff Plantation and the B1255 road. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013191.
Section of Danes' Dyke between the Cliff Plantation and the B1255 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 1013191.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Anglo-Saxon cemetery at Home Farm, Sewerby (1.1 km), Section of the Danes' Dyke between the B1255 and B1229 roads (1.1 km), Flamborough Castle: a fortified manor house (1.3 km).
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