Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of the Danes' Dyke between the B1255 and B1229 roads

Section of the Danes' Dyke between the B1255 and B1229 roads

England
List entry 1013192
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Section of the Danes' Dyke between the B1255 and B1229 roads is a linear earthwork of Anglo-Saxon date located in Yorkshire. The monument forms part of the Danes' Dyke, a substantial defensive earthwork constructed during the Anglo-Saxon period, likely in the ninth century, to mark a territorial boundary or provide protection against Viking incursions. This particular section survives as a ditch and bank formation, characteristic of the broader dyke system that extends across the East Riding landscape. The earthwork represents an important example of large-scale territorial engineering from the Anglo-Saxon period and contributes to understanding of regional defence and settlement patterns during the Viking Age.

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of the Danes' Dyke between the B1255 and B1229 roads?

Section of the Danes' Dyke between the B1255 and B1229 roads is a linear earthwork of Anglo-Saxon date located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013192.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of the Danes' Dyke between the B1255 and B1229 roads?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of the Danes' Dyke between the B1255 and B1229 roads?

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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