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The Scots Dyke is a linear earthwork of medieval origin that forms part of the historic boundary system of the northern English landscape. This section, extending southward from Olliver East for approximately 550 metres, represents a defensive or demarcation line constructed during the medieval period, likely relating to territorial divisions or military campaigns in the region. The dyke survives as a substantial linear earthwork feature, characteristic of medieval boundary construction techniques. Such linear boundaries are significant indicators of medieval settlement patterns, land tenure arrangements, and the organised control of territory in medieval Yorkshire.
Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary running south from Olliver East for 550m is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013779. View the official record →
The Scots Dyke is a linear earthwork of medieval origin that forms part of the historic boundary system of the northern English landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013779.
Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary running south from Olliver East for 550m 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 1013779.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of the Scots Dyke linear boundary 250m south east of St Martin's Priory (2.3 km), Section of the Scots Dyke linear boundary 225m south of St Martin's Priory (2.4 km), Easby Abbey Premonstratensian monastery: monastic precinct, cultivation terraces, water-management features and ancillary buildings (2.6 km).
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