Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCar Dyke at Linwood Hall

Car Dyke at Linwood Hall

England
List entry 1004925
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Car Dyke is a linear earthwork of Roman date located near Linwood Hall in Lincolnshire. The dyke represents part of a substantial system of ditches and banks constructed during the Roman period, likely serving defensive or boundary functions within the Romano-British landscape. The monument survives as a visible linear feature in the modern topography and contributes to the archaeological understanding of Roman engineering and land management in the East Midlands region. Its precise original extent and primary function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation.

Car Dyke at Linwood Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004925. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Car Dyke at Linwood Hall?

Car Dyke is a linear earthwork of Roman date located near Linwood Hall in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004925.

Who is responsible for protecting Car Dyke at Linwood Hall?

Car Dyke at Linwood Hall is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1004925.

What other scheduled monuments are near Car Dyke at Linwood Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Car Dyke SE of Blankney Wood (1 km), Car Dyke W of Martin Wood (2.1 km), Car Dyke (2.6 km).

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