Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of linear boundary dyke south of Middleham Plantation and Harper Dale Plantation

Section of linear boundary dyke south of Middleham Plantation and Harper Dale Plantation

England
List entry 1015569
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Section of linear boundary dyke south of Middleham Plantation and Harper Dale Plantation is a prehistoric or early medieval earthwork comprising a substantial linear bank and ditch that served as a territorial or administrative boundary. Located in Yorkshire, the dyke represents a form of landscape division characteristic of early periods of settlement and land management in northern England, though its precise dating remains uncertain without excavation. The monument survives as a visible linear feature in the landscape, demonstrating the scale of engineering effort invested in delineating significant boundaries in the pre-modern period. Such dykes often marked the limits of estates, kingdoms or communities and constitute important evidence for understanding patterns of land use and territorial organisation in antiquity and the early medieval centuries.

Section of linear boundary dyke south of Middleham Plantation and Harper Dale Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015569. View the official record →

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What is Section of linear boundary dyke south of Middleham Plantation and Harper Dale Plantation?

Section of linear boundary dyke south of Middleham Plantation and Harper Dale Plantation is a prehistoric or early medieval earthwork comprising a substantial linear bank and ditch that served as a territorial or administrative boundary. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015569.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of linear boundary dyke south of Middleham Plantation and Harper Dale Plantation?

Section of linear boundary dyke south of Middleham Plantation and Harper Dale Plantation 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 1015569.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of linear boundary dyke south of Middleham Plantation and Harper Dale Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on Thirty Acres, Warter (6.2 km), Round barrow 930m north east of Dalton Gates Farm (6.7 km), Round barrow 915m north east of Dalton Gates Farm (6.8 km).

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