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Section of single linear boundary dyke in Horse Dale, 550m north west of Glebe Farm, is a prehistoric earthwork forming part of the defensive or territorial boundaries characteristic of later prehistoric settlement patterns in Yorkshire. The dyke comprises a single linear bank and ditch construction, typical of Iron Age or Bronze Age field systems and boundary demarcation. Such monuments are significant for understanding land division, settlement organisation and territorial control during the prehistoric period in northern England. The surviving section preserves evidence of ancient land management practices and contributes to the archaeological record of the landscape 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 →
Section of single linear boundary dyke in Horse Dale, 550m north west of Glebe Farm, is a prehistoric earthwork forming part of the defensive or territorial boundaries characteristic of later prehistoric settlement patterns in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015565.
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.
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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