Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Section of the Cleave Dyke system on Arden Little Moor known as Steeple Cross Dyke including the Steeple Cross boundary stone
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Section of the Cleave Dyke system on Arden Little Moor known as Steeple Cross Dyke including the Steeple Cross boundary stone — archaeological site in Hawnby, Ryedale, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Section of the Cleave Dyke system on Arden Little Moor known as Steeple Cross Dyke including the Steeple Cross boundary stone is a place of interest in Yorkshire. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency. Postcode area YO7.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Steeple Cross Dyke, located on Arden Little Moor in Boltby, Yorkshire, is a section of the Cleave Dyke system. This archaeological site is designated as a scheduled monument and is part of the North York Moors SSSI. It includes the notable Steeple Cross boundary stone.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3057, -1.2303
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Boltby
- Postcode
- YO7 2HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
Sources
- wikidata: Q17647385 (CC0)
- commons: Steeple Cross - geograph.org.uk - 891556.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Section of the Cleave Dyke system on Arden Little Moor known as Steeple Cross Dyke including the Steeple Cross boundary stone?
- Section of the Cleave Dyke system on Arden Little Moor known as Steeple Cross Dyke including the Steeple Cross boundary stone is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO7 2HT), in the parish of Boltby.
- What is Section of the Cleave Dyke system on Arden Little Moor known as Steeple Cross Dyke including the Steeple Cross boundary stone?
- Section of the Cleave Dyke system on Arden Little Moor known as Steeple Cross Dyke including the Steeple Cross boundary stone — archaeological site in Hawnby, Ryedale, England, UK.
- How do I get to Section of the Cleave Dyke system on Arden Little Moor known as Steeple Cross Dyke including the Steeple Cross boundary stone?
- Drivers can use postcode YO7 2HT.
- Is Section of the Cleave Dyke system on Arden Little Moor known as Steeple Cross Dyke including the Steeple Cross boundary stone a listed building?
- Section of the Cleave Dyke system on Arden Little Moor known as Steeple Cross Dyke including the Steeple Cross boundary stone is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Section of the Cleave Dyke system on Arden Little Moor known as Steeple Cross Dyke including the Steeple Cross boundary stone a protected site?
- Yes — Section of the Cleave Dyke system on Arden Little Moor known as Steeple Cross Dyke including the Steeple Cross boundary stone is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Section of the Cleave Dyke system on Arden Little Moor known as Steeple Cross Dyke including the Steeple Cross boundary stone free to visit?
- Yes, Section of the Cleave Dyke system on Arden Little Moor known as Steeple Cross Dyke including the Steeple Cross boundary stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Section of the Cleave Dyke system on Arden Little Moor known as Steeple Cross Dyke including the Steeple Cross boundary stone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO7 2HT. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency.