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Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary 150m ENE of Olliver is a medieval earthwork forming part of the Scots Dyke, a linear boundary feature that extends across the landscape of northern England. The dyke is a substantial bank and ditch construction that served as a territorial or defensive boundary, likely erected during the medieval period as a marker of property or lordship division. This particular section, located in Yorkshire, represents one of several preserved portions of this important landscape feature. The Scots Dyke survives as an earthwork testimony to medieval land management and administrative control in this region.
Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary 150m ENE of Olliver is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013780. View the official record →
Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary 150m ENE of Olliver is a medieval earthwork forming part of the Scots Dyke, a linear boundary feature that extends across the landscape of northern England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013780.
Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary 150m ENE of Olliver 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 1013780.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Martin's Benedictine Priory, Richmond (2.7 km), Section of the Scots Dyke linear boundary 250m south east of St Martin's Priory (2.7 km), Section of the Scots Dyke linear boundary 225m south of St Martin's Priory (2.8 km).
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