CROSS RIDGE DYKE
A linear earthwork, usually a bank accompanied by a ditch, which runs across rather than along an area or ridge of higher ground.
Cross Dyke (Non-Preferred)
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
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Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| BOUNDARY DYKE | A dyke that indicates the limit of an area or a piece of land. |
| EARTHWORK | A bank or mound of earth used as a rampart or fortification. |
| HEAD DYKE | A dyke used to separate the agricultural land of a township from rough grazing. |
