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Skell Dikes is a prehistoric linear boundary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The earthwork comprises a substantial ditch and bank system that served as a territorial or land division marker, characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement organisation in northern Britain. Two round barrows are associated with the main linear feature, indicating use of the site for burial as well as boundary demarcation. An adjoining pit alignment, consisting of a series of deliberately dug pits, extends the defensive or territorial function of the complex and suggests intensive use of this landscape during the later prehistoric period.
Skell Dikes: a prehistoric linear boundary with two associated round barrows and an adjoining pit alignment is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021238. View the official record →
Skell Dikes is a prehistoric linear boundary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021238.
Skell Dikes: a prehistoric linear boundary with two associated round barrows and an adjoining pit alignment 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 1021238.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ayton Castle: medieval manorial centre, fortified house including tower and fishponds (2.2 km), Site of medieval manor house (4.3 km), Late Iron Age and Roman period dispersed enclosed settlement 230m south east of Quartons Gardens (5 km).
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