Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of Scots Dyke linear boundary, 650m ENE of Park House

Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary, 650m ENE of Park House

England
List entry 1013307
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary, 650m ENE of Park House, is a linear earthwork of medieval date located in Yorkshire. The dyke represents a boundary feature characteristic of the medieval landscape, constructed as a bank and ditch formation typical of territorial divisions in this period. The monument survives as an extant section of what forms part of a broader system of linear boundaries in the region. Its preservation and archaeological record contribute to understanding medieval land management and territorial organisation in northern England.

Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary, 650m ENE of Park House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013307. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary, 650m ENE of Park House?

Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary, 650m ENE of Park House, is a linear earthwork of medieval date located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013307.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary, 650m ENE of Park House?

Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary, 650m ENE of Park House 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 1013307.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary, 650m ENE of Park House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval cross base known as Plague Stone, 750m WSW of High Scales (7.4 km), 18th century copper mill 80m north west of Copper Mill Bridge (7.4 km), Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary 150m ENE of Olliver (7.5 km).

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