Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of double linear boundary dyke 300m north east of Millington Grange Farm

Section of double linear boundary dyke 300m north east of Millington Grange Farm

England
List entry 1015573
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Section of double linear boundary dyke 300m north east of Millington Grange Farm is an ancient monument comprising a substantial earthwork comprising two parallel linear ditches with intervening banks. The dyke is situated in the East Riding of Yorkshire and represents a boundary feature of prehistoric origin, likely constructed during the Bronze Age or Iron Age as part of territorial demarcation in the local landscape. The monument survives as a visible earthwork within the modern topography, preserving evidence of ancient land division practices across the region. Such linear dyke systems are characteristic of later prehistoric settlement patterns in northern England, where communities established defined territorial boundaries for agricultural and pastoral management.

Section of double linear boundary dyke 300m north east of Millington Grange Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015573. View the official record →

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What is Section of double linear boundary dyke 300m north east of Millington Grange Farm?

Section of double linear boundary dyke 300m north east of Millington Grange Farm is an ancient monument comprising a substantial earthwork comprising two parallel linear ditches with intervening banks. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015573.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of double linear boundary dyke 300m north east of Millington Grange Farm?

Section of double linear boundary dyke 300m north east of Millington Grange 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 1015573.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of double linear boundary dyke 300m north east of Millington Grange Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross base and shaft and cross base at St Margaret's Church (3.3 km), Round barrow 520m S of Warren Farm (3.7 km), Deepdale cross ridge dyke (3.8 km).

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