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The Section of linear earthwork in Pasture Plantation is a prehistoric defensive or territorial boundary feature located in Yorkshire. The monument comprises an earthwork bank and ditch system characteristic of Iron Age land division or settlement demarcation, though the precise dating requires archaeological assessment. Linear earthworks of this type were commonly constructed during the later prehistoric period to define boundaries between territories or to provide defensive barriers around settlement areas. The survival of this section within Pasture Plantation represents an important record of prehistoric landscape organisation in the region.
Section of linear earthwork in Pasture Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007864. View the official record →
The Section of linear earthwork in Pasture Plantation is a prehistoric defensive or territorial boundary feature located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007864.
Section of linear earthwork in Pasture 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 1007864.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 1650m east of Life Hill (6.9 km), Round barrow 1400m east of Life Hill (7.1 km), Linear earthwork running from the head of Warren Dale towards Sledmere Field Farm and associated settlement site (7.1 km).
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