Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of single linear boundary dyke in Horse Dale, 550m north west of Glebe Farm

Section of single linear boundary dyke in Horse Dale, 550m north west of Glebe Farm

England
List entry 1015565
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Section of single linear boundary dyke in Horse Dale, 550m north west of Glebe Farm is a linear earthwork in North Yorkshire comprising a single bank and ditch. The dyke is scheduled as an ancient monument and is registered on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1015565. Such linear boundary features in the Yorkshire landscape typically date to the Iron Age or Romano-British period, serving as territorial divisions or field boundaries within the agricultural landscape. The surviving section preserves evidence of past land management practices and territorial organisation in this part of Yorkshire.

Section of single linear boundary dyke in Horse Dale, 550m north west of Glebe Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015565. View the official record →

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What is Section of single linear boundary dyke in Horse Dale, 550m north west of Glebe Farm?

Section of single linear boundary dyke in Horse Dale, 550m north west of Glebe Farm is a linear earthwork in North Yorkshire comprising a single bank and ditch. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015565.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of single linear boundary dyke in Horse Dale, 550m north west of Glebe Farm?

Section of single linear boundary dyke in Horse Dale, 550m north west of Glebe 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 1015565.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of single linear boundary dyke in Horse Dale, 550m north west of Glebe Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 915m north east of Dalton Gates Farm (5.7 km), Round barrow 930m north east of Dalton Gates Farm (5.8 km), Two round barrows 820m north east of Dalton Gates Farm (5.8 km).

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