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The Danes' Dyke is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date running across the Flamborough peninsula in Yorkshire. This section, located between the B1255 and B1229 roads, forms part of a substantial defensive bank and ditch system that has been interpreted as a boundary work, possibly constructed to control access across the peninsula or to define territorial limits during the later Iron Age period. The earthwork survives as a prominent ridge with an accompanying ditch and represents an important example of Iron Age engineering and landscape organisation in northern England. The monument is scheduled as an ancient monument in recognition of its archaeological significance and survival.
Section of the Danes' Dyke between the B1255 and B1229 roads is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013192. View the official record →
The Danes' Dyke is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date running across the Flamborough peninsula in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013192.
Section of the Danes' Dyke between the B1255 and B1229 roads 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 1013192.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of Danes' Dyke from the B1229 north to Wold Farm field boundary (1 km), Section of Danes' Dyke between the Cliff Plantation and the B1255 (1.1 km), Flamborough Castle: a fortified manor house (1.3 km).
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