Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSouthern section of prehistoric linear boundary known as Rise Dikes, in Wykeham Forest

Southern section of prehistoric linear boundary known as Rise Dikes, in Wykeham Forest

England
List entry 1019372
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rise Dikes is a prehistoric linear boundary comprising a ditch and bank system located within Wykeham Forest in Yorkshire, England. The monument forms part of a wider network of ancient linear boundaries that served to demarcate territorial divisions across the landscape during the prehistoric period. The surviving southern section of this dike system remains visible as an earthwork feature, though its precise dating within the prehistoric sequence requires further archaeological investigation. Such linear boundaries are characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age land management practices, though definitive chronological assignment for this particular example would depend on archaeological evidence from excavation or survey work specific to the Rise Dikes site.

Southern section of prehistoric linear boundary known as Rise Dikes, in Wykeham Forest is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019372. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Southern section of prehistoric linear boundary known as Rise Dikes, in Wykeham Forest?

Rise Dikes is a prehistoric linear boundary comprising a ditch and bank system located within Wykeham Forest in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019372.

Who is responsible for protecting Southern section of prehistoric linear boundary known as Rise Dikes, in Wykeham Forest?

Southern section of prehistoric linear boundary known as Rise Dikes, in Wykeham Forest 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 1019372.

What other scheduled monuments are near Southern section of prehistoric linear boundary known as Rise Dikes, in Wykeham Forest?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric linear boundary and associated features including a medieval monastic grange, north, east and south east of Moorsome Farm (2.8 km), Castle Hill fortified house (4.3 km), Dovecote at Low Hall (4.7 km).

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