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The Rein, Yorkshire

The Rein (aka Woodhouse Moor Rein) is an ancient linear earthwork, part of the Aberford Dykes earthworks, located to the east of Aberford, Yorkshire, in the West Riding. The Aberford Dykes lie north and south of Cock Beck with the modern village of Aberford at their approximate centre. The dykes are believed to have even been constructed during the Roman period or the early post-Roman period. Woodhouse Moor Rein is visible as a substantial earthwork with a ditch at its south-west side. The monument is within the council area of North Yorkshire.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1016954.

Place Type: Roman Remains
Alternative name(s): Woodhouse Moor Rein
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.828261,-1.32411
Grid Reference: SE 4458 3710
Civil Parish: Saxton with Scarthingwell CP
Council Area: North Yorkshire CA
Strategic Authority Area: York and North Yorkshire SA
Police Area: North Yorkshire PA

GBPN ID: 305004
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/The_Rein,_Yorkshire_305004

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