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Section of linear boundary dyke on Millington Lings 625m north east of High Callis Wold is a prehistoric earthwork forming part of the defensive or territorial boundaries characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in Yorkshire. The dyke survives as a linear bank and ditch running across the landscape, representing the substantial engineering effort required to demarcate land or protect communities during the Iron Age period. Such linear earthworks on the Yorkshire Wolds typically functioned as stock barriers or boundary markers for enclosed agricultural territories, reflecting the organised landscape management of Iron Age communities. The monument's survival and scheduled protection recognise its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric land use and social organisation in this region.
Section of linear boundary dyke on Millington Lings 625m north east of High Callis Wold is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015574. View the official record →
Section of linear boundary dyke on Millington Lings 625m north east of High Callis Wold is a prehistoric earthwork forming part of the defensive or territorial boundaries characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015574.
Section of linear boundary dyke on Millington Lings 625m north east of High Callis Wold 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 1015574.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross base and shaft and cross base at St Margaret's Church (4.5 km), Round barrow 520m S of Warren Farm (4.9 km), Deepdale cross ridge dyke (5 km).
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