Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Three Dykes
In or near Westow.
The Three Dykes — archaeological in england yorkshire.
Martin Dawes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Malton · 3.2 km
About
The Three Dykes is a archaeological located in england yorkshire. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Three Dykes is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. This site features three prominent earthworks, which are the remnants of ancient defensive structures. The dykes are significant for their historical value and provide insight into the region's early settlement patterns. Visitors can explore the landscape and observe these earthworks, which are a testament to the area's archaeological heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1078, -0.7712
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Langton
- Postcode
- YO17 9QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Nearest railway station
- Malton — 3.2 km
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Three Dykes?
- The Three Dykes is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO17 9QQ), in the parish of Langton.
- What is The Three Dykes?
- The Three Dykes — archaeological in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to The Three Dykes?
- The nearest railway station is Malton, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO17 9QQ.
- Is The Three Dykes a protected site?
- Yes — The Three Dykes is part of the River Derwent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Three Dykes?
- The nearest railway station is Malton, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO17 9QQ.