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Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary in Low Wood, Langdale is a scheduled ancient monument consisting of a substantial earthwork forming part of a larger defensive linear boundary. The dyke belongs to the early medieval period and represents part of the network of linear earthworks constructed in northern England, likely dating to between the 7th and 10th centuries. The surviving section in Low Wood preserves the characteristic form of such boundaries, with a raised bank and associated ditch, which would have functioned as a territorial marker or defensive barrier. This monument is significant as evidence of early medieval land management and political organisation in the Yorkshire landscape during the Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age periods.
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 scheduled ancient monument consisting of a substantial earthwork forming part of a larger defensive linear 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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