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The Scots Dyke is a linear earthwork of medieval date that forms part of the boundary system in the Yorkshire landscape. This particular section, located approximately 225 metres south of St Martin's Priory, consists of a substantial bank and ditch arrangement characteristic of medieval boundary demarcation. The monument represents the engineering approaches to landscape division and territorial definition employed in the medieval period, reflecting both practical and administrative functions within the regional settlement pattern. The survival of this section contributes to understanding the medieval territorial organisation of the area and the relationship between ecclesiastical foundations and surrounding land management.
Section of the Scots Dyke linear boundary 225m south of St Martin's Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018143. View the official record →
The Scots Dyke is a linear earthwork of medieval date that forms part of the boundary system in the Yorkshire landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018143.
Section of the Scots Dyke linear boundary 225m south of St Martin's Priory 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 1018143.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of the Scots Dyke linear boundary 250m south east of St Martin's Priory (0.2 km), St Martin's Benedictine Priory, Richmond (0.2 km), Richmond Castle: eleventh to fourteenth century enclosure castle (0.7 km).
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