Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of Danes' Dyke from the B1229 north to Wold Farm field boundary

Section of Danes' Dyke from the B1229 north to Wold Farm field boundary

England
List entry 1013193
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Danes' Dyke is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date extending across the Flamborough Peninsula in the East Riding of Yorkshire. This section, running northward from the B1229 road to the Wold Farm field boundary, forms part of the substantial defensive bank and ditch system that traverses the peninsula. The dyke represents a significant territorial or defensive boundary, its physical form comprising an upcast bank with an associated ditch that remains substantially visible in the landscape. As a scheduled ancient monument, this section preserves evidence of prehistoric land division and settlement patterns on the Flamborough headland.

Section of Danes' Dyke from the B1229 north to Wold Farm field boundary is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013193. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of Danes' Dyke from the B1229 north to Wold Farm field boundary?

Danes' Dyke is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date extending across the Flamborough Peninsula in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013193.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of Danes' Dyke from the B1229 north to Wold Farm field boundary?

Section of Danes' Dyke from the B1229 north to Wold Farm field boundary 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 1013193.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of Danes' Dyke from the B1229 north to Wold Farm field boundary?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of the Danes' Dyke between the B1255 and B1229 roads (1 km), Flamborough Castle: a fortified manor house (1.9 km), Section of Danes' Dyke between the Cliff Plantation and the B1255 (2.1 km).

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