Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTor Dike linear earthwork

Tor Dike linear earthwork

England
List entry 1012003
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tor Dike is a linear earthwork located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of a bank and ditch formation that runs across the landscape, typical of defensive or territorial boundaries constructed during the Iron Age or Romano-British period. Such linear earthworks served practical functions in controlling movement across the terrain and may have demarcated territorial divisions between communities. The precise dating and original function of Tor Dike remain subjects of archaeological study, though its physical form and landscape position are consistent with other known prehistoric and Romano-British linear features in northern England.

Tor Dike linear earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012003. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tor Dike linear earthwork?

Tor Dike is a linear earthwork located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012003.

Who is responsible for protecting Tor Dike linear earthwork?

Tor Dike linear earthwork 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 1012003.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tor Dike linear earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement sites NW of Kilnsey (6.8 km), Enclosures and house sites NE of Hill Castles Scar (7.1 km), Hut circle, farm site and enclosures 340yds (310m) NE of Wassa Hill (7.3 km).

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