Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of linear boundary in Dalby Forest, 630m north west of Jingleby Tower

Section of linear boundary in Dalby Forest, 630m north west of Jingleby Tower

England
List entry 1020335
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Section of linear boundary in Dalby Forest, 630m north west of Jingleby Tower is a medieval or post-medieval field boundary or land division in the North York Moors. The monument survives as an earthwork consisting of a linear bank and ditch, representing a significant example of the agricultural organisation of the surrounding landscape during its period of use. Such boundaries are characteristic of medieval or early modern land management practices in forested areas, where they served to demarcate property divisions, forest compartments, or enclosed grazing grounds. The survival of this feature within Dalby Forest demonstrates the long history of human land use and management within what is now a working coniferous plantation.

Section of linear boundary in Dalby Forest, 630m north west of Jingleby Tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020335. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of linear boundary in Dalby Forest, 630m north west of Jingleby Tower?

Section of linear boundary in Dalby Forest, 630m north west of Jingleby Tower is a medieval or post-medieval field boundary or land division in the North York Moors. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020335.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of linear boundary in Dalby Forest, 630m north west of Jingleby Tower?

Section of linear boundary in Dalby Forest, 630m north west of Jingleby Tower 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 1020335.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of linear boundary in Dalby Forest, 630m north west of Jingleby Tower?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 570m south east of Warren House (5 km), Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage (5.1 km), Round barrow 470m north of Keeper's Cottage (5.1 km).

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