Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of single linear boundary dyke in Stable Plantation, Greenwick Dale, 400m south west of East Greenwick Farm

Section of single linear boundary dyke in Stable Plantation, Greenwick Dale, 400m south west of East Greenwick Farm

England
List entry 1015563
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Section of single linear boundary dyke in Stable Plantation, Greenwick Dale is a prehistoric or early medieval earthwork comprising a single bank and ditch formation that runs linearly across the landscape. Located approximately 400 metres south-west of East Greenwick Farm in Yorkshire, the monument survives as a substantial linear boundary feature within woodland. Such dykes typically served as territorial markers, land divisions, or defensive boundaries during periods of settlement consolidation. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument under national heritage protection, reflecting its significance to understanding the settlement patterns and land use of early medieval or late prehistoric Yorkshire.

Section of single linear boundary dyke in Stable Plantation, Greenwick Dale, 400m south west of East Greenwick Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015563. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of single linear boundary dyke in Stable Plantation, Greenwick Dale, 400m south west of East Greenwick Farm?

Section of single linear boundary dyke in Stable Plantation, Greenwick Dale is a prehistoric or early medieval earthwork comprising a single bank and ditch formation that runs linearly across the landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015563.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of single linear boundary dyke in Stable Plantation, Greenwick Dale, 400m south west of East Greenwick Farm?

Section of single linear boundary dyke in Stable Plantation, Greenwick Dale, 400m south west 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 1015563.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of single linear boundary dyke in Stable Plantation, Greenwick Dale, 400m south west of East Greenwick Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 600m west of Newcote Farm (5.6 km), Site of Warter Augustinian Priory (6.2 km), Ousethorpe medieval settlement, moat and mill 310m south of Ousethorpe Farm (6.4 km).

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