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Cross Dyke, Yorkshire

Cross Dyke is a cross-ridge dyke near Hawnby, Yorkshire, in the North Riding. Cross dykes are substantial linear earthworks typically up to ¾ mile long and comprising one or more ditches arranged beside and parallel to one or more banks. Their construction spans the millennium from the Middle Bronze Age. It is within the council area of North Yorkshire.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1010528.

Place Type: Prehistoric Earthwork
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: North Riding
Lat, Long: 54.29655,-1.190358
Grid Reference: SE 5279 8929
Civil Parish: Hawnby CP
Council Area: North Yorkshire CA
Strategic Authority Area: York and North Yorkshire SA
Police Area: North Yorkshire PA

GBPN ID: 301170
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Cross_Dyke,_Yorkshire_301170

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