Hill forts · Yorkshire & the Humber
Aberford Dykes
In or near Scarcroft.
Aberford Dykes — series of archaeological earthworks.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Garforth · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Aberford Dykes is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "series of archaeological earthworks". Coordinates: 53.8367°, -1.3677°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Aberford Dykes are a series of archaeological monuments located around the valley of the Cock Beck, where it runs just north of the village of Aberford on the border between North and West Yorkshire, England. The complex consists of three individual earthworks: Becca Banks/the Ridge, the South Dyke, and Woodhouse Moor Rein.
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Background
History
The date and function of the Aberford Dykes are not known for sure. It seems likely that the monuments were built at different times, and possibly for different purposes. Becca Banks/the Ridge has a strongly defensive nature, and may have been built to control a ford over the Cock Beck. Becca Banks/the Ridge runs across the Roman road between Castleford and Tadcaster. However the sequential relationship between the earthwork and the Roman road is not known. Some suggest the monument was built to defend against a Roman invasion and the road was later built right through it. Earlier writers thought the monument was built to protect the road, possibly in the 'Dark Ages' by the Kingdom of…
Description
As scheduled monuments, the Aberford Dykes are legally protected. They still have a role in the modern landscape, serving as field boundaries and marking county and parish boundaries. Much of the length of the Aberford Dykes can be walked via the public footpaths that run along them.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8367, -1.3677
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Parlington
- Postcode
- LS25 3BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
- Nearest railway station
- Garforth — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4667073 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aberford Dykes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Woodhouse Moor Rein - geograph.org.uk - 270765.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aberford Dykes?
- Aberford Dykes is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS25 3BL), in the parish of Parlington.
- What is Aberford Dykes?
- Aberford Dykes — series of archaeological earthworks.
- How do I get to Aberford Dykes?
- The nearest railway station is Garforth, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS25 3BL.
- Is Aberford Dykes free to visit?
- Yes, Aberford Dykes is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aberford Dykes?
- The nearest railway station is Garforth, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS25 3BL.