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 at Linwood Hall is a Roman linear earthwork situated in Lincolnshire. The dyke forms part of a larger system of Roman ditches and banks that served defensive or administrative purposes across the region, likely dating to the Roman occupation period. The monument comprises an earthen bank and ditch, though its precise original dimensions and complete extent have been modified by subsequent agricultural activity. The site remains archaeologically significant as evidence of Roman engineering and landscape organisation in the East Midlands.

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 at Linwood Hall is a Roman linear earthwork situated 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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