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Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary in Low Wood, Langdale is a surviving earthwork forming part of a substantial linear defensive or territorial boundary. The dyke belongs to the medieval period and represents the type of linear earthwork constructed to demarcate land divisions or define borders between territories. This section, preserved within Low Wood near Langdale in Yorkshire, survives as a ridge and ditch formation characteristic of such boundaries. The monument evidences the medieval landscape's organisation through engineered earthworks and contributes to understanding territorial control and land management in the region during the medieval epoch.
Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary in Low Wood, Langdale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013303. View the official record →
Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary in Low Wood, Langdale is a surviving earthwork forming part of a substantial linear defensive or territorial boundary. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013303.
Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary in Low Wood, Langdale 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 1013303.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary running south from Olliver East for 550m (6.9 km), Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary and portion of field system 100m east of Whitefields Farm (8.3 km), Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary 75m south west of Sandford House (8.9 km).
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