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Section of Scots Dike linear boundary south of Kirklands Farm is a earthwork monument comprising a substantial ditch and bank that forms part of the larger Scots Dike system in Yorkshire. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents a territorial boundary, likely constructed during the 12th or 13th century, marking the frontier between English and Scottish lands during a period of disputed border control. The surviving section exhibits characteristic linear earthwork construction with a pronounced ditch and accompanying bank, features typical of medieval defensive and demarcative boundaries in northern England. This particular segment preserves evidence of the extensive engineering required to create and maintain such boundary works across the Yorkshire landscape.
Section of Scots Dike linear boundary south of Kirklands Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014797. View the official record →
Section of Scots Dike linear boundary south of Kirklands Farm is a earthwork monument comprising a substantial ditch and bank that forms part of the larger Scots Dike system in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014797.
Section of Scots Dike linear boundary south 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 1014797.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary 75m south west of Sandford House (5.1 km), St Martin's Benedictine Priory, Richmond (5.3 km), Section of the Scots Dyke linear boundary 250m south east of St Martin's Priory (5.4 km).
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