More information : (NY36105073) Barras Gate lies on the Dalston side of Barras Brow at the point where the narrow lane widens to forty feet (1). Possibly one of the Dalston-Barrs mentioned temp Edward VI (AD1547-1553) (2) where a gate or bar would continue the line of the Bishops Dyke (Lin 63) across the road and keep the cattle on the common (to the NW) from straying into the village, (1); however see Authorities 4 and 5 on Lin 63 who imply that the earthwork may be Dark Age. (For other 'Gates' see NY 35 SE 9 & 35 SW 3). (1-2) No visible remains. (3)
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