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Section of single linear boundary dyke in Great Plantation, Greenwick Dale, 250m east of East Greenwick Farm is a prehistoric or early historic earthwork forming part of the landscape management infrastructure of upland Yorkshire. The dyke survives as a linear bank constructed to mark territorial or administrative boundaries, typical of boundary systems established across the Pennine uplands during the Iron Age or Romano-British period. Its location within Great Plantation reflects the continuing use and reinforcement of ancient communication and demarcation lines that structured medieval and post-medieval land management in the region. The monument is designated for its archaeological significance as evidence of early linear engineering and territorial organization in the Yorkshire uplands.
Section of single linear boundary dyke in Great Plantation, Greenwick Dale, 250m east of East Greenwick Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015562. View the official record →
Section of single linear boundary dyke in Great Plantation, Greenwick Dale, 250m east of East Greenwick Farm is a prehistoric or early historic earthwork forming part of the landscape management infrastructure of upland Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015562.
Section of single linear boundary dyke in Great Plantation, Greenwick Dale, 250m east of East Greenwick Farm 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 1015562.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 600m west of Newcote Farm (6 km), Site of Warter Augustinian Priory (6.4 km), Ousethorpe medieval settlement, moat and mill 310m south of Ousethorpe Farm (6.9 km).
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