Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of linear boundary dyke between Sylvan Dale and Warren Farm, north west of Coldwold Farm

Section of linear boundary dyke between Sylvan Dale and Warren Farm, north west of Coldwold Farm

England
List entry 1016191
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Section of linear boundary dyke between Sylvan Dale and Warren Farm, north west of Coldwold Farm is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Yorkshire. The dyke forms part of a larger system of boundary demarcation characteristic of the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods, when such linear features were constructed across the landscape to define territorial limits or control movement of livestock and people. The monument survives as a substantial bank and ditch, visible in the topography of the landscape between the named locations. Such dykes represent important evidence of early land division and the organisation of communities during the later prehistoric period in northern England.

Section of linear boundary dyke between Sylvan Dale and Warren Farm, north west of Coldwold Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016191. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of linear boundary dyke between Sylvan Dale and Warren Farm, north west of Coldwold Farm?

Section of linear boundary dyke between Sylvan Dale and Warren Farm, north west of Coldwold Farm is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016191.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of linear boundary dyke between Sylvan Dale and Warren Farm, north west of Coldwold Farm?

Section of linear boundary dyke between Sylvan Dale and Warren Farm, north west of Coldwold 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 1016191.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of linear boundary dyke between Sylvan Dale and Warren Farm, north west of Coldwold Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 600m west of Newcote Farm (1.6 km), Site of Warter Augustinian Priory (3.1 km), Ousethorpe medieval settlement, moat and mill 310m south of Ousethorpe Farm (3.4 km).

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