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Section of Scots Dike linear boundary north of Kirklands Farm is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a length of the Scots Dike, a substantial linear earthwork that forms part of the historic boundary between England and Scotland. The dike, which dates to the medieval period, consists of a prominent ditch and bank structure designed to mark and defend the territorial division between the two kingdoms. This section north of Kirklands Farm preserves significant archaeological evidence of the engineering and maintenance practices employed in constructing such major boundary features. The monument contributes important material evidence to understanding medieval frontier demarcation and the strategic landscape of the Anglo-Scottish borderlands during the medieval period.
Section of Scots Dike linear boundary north of Kirklands Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014798. View the official record →
Section of Scots Dike linear boundary north of Kirklands Farm is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a length of the Scots Dike, a substantial linear earthwork that forms part of the historic boundary between England and Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014798.
Section of Scots Dike linear boundary north of Kirklands 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 1014798.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary 75m south west of Sandford House (5.7 km), St Martin's Benedictine Priory, Richmond (5.9 km), Section of the Scots Dyke linear boundary 250m south east of St Martin's Priory (6 km).
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