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Moor Dikes and Craddlegrip Dike is a prehistoric linear earthwork located within Wykeham Forest in North Yorkshire. The monument comprises a system of ancient ditch and bank features that extend across the landscape, representing land division or boundary demarcation from the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods. These linear works form part of a broader pattern of prehistoric territorial organization visible in the upland regions of Yorkshire. The surviving earthworks, though subject to erosion and forestry management, retain archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric land use and social organization in this area.
The Moor Dikes and Craddlegrip Dike prehistoric linear boundaries and other prehistoric remains in Wykeham Forest is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017164. View the official record →
Moor Dikes and Craddlegrip Dike is a prehistoric linear earthwork located within Wykeham Forest in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017164.
The Moor Dikes and Craddlegrip Dike prehistoric linear boundaries and other prehistoric remains 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 1017164.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Northern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 640m south east of East Moor Farm (2.4 km), Southern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 680m south east of East Moor Farm (2.5 km), Ayton Castle: medieval manorial centre, fortified house including tower and fishponds (3.4 km).
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