Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of the Scots Dyke linear boundary 225m south of St Martin's Priory

Section of the Scots Dyke linear boundary 225m south of St Martin's Priory

England
List entry 1018143
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Section of the Scots Dyke linear boundary 225m south of St Martin's Priory is a linear earthwork forming part of a substantial defensive or boundary structure in Yorkshire. The Scots Dyke represents medieval land demarcation, likely dating from the medieval period when such linear boundaries served important administrative and defensive functions in northern England. The section near St Martin's Priory survives as an archaeological monument and has been recorded as a heritage asset reflecting the complex territorial arrangements of the region. The earthwork's proximity to the priory indicates the interrelation between ecclesiastical establishments and the broader landscape management systems of medieval Yorkshire.

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 →

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What is Section of the Scots Dyke linear boundary 225m south of St Martin's Priory?

Section of the Scots Dyke linear boundary 225m south of St Martin's Priory is a linear earthwork forming part of a substantial defensive or boundary structure in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018143.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of the Scots Dyke linear boundary 225m south of St Martin's Priory?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of the Scots Dyke linear boundary 225m south of St Martin's Priory?

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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