Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCar Dyke in Nocton Wood

Car Dyke in Nocton Wood

England
List entry 1004924
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Car Dyke is a linear earthwork located in Nocton Wood in Lincolnshire. It is a substantial bank and ditch feature that extends across the landscape and dates to the Roman period, likely constructed during the first or second century AD. The dyke appears to have functioned as a territorial boundary or land division, possibly associated with administrative divisions of Roman-occupied Britain. The monument survives as a prominent earthwork feature and remains archaeologically significant as evidence of Roman landscape organisation and land management practices in the Fenland region.

Car Dyke in Nocton Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004924. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Car Dyke in Nocton Wood?

Car Dyke is a linear earthwork located in Nocton Wood in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004924.

Who is responsible for protecting Car Dyke in Nocton Wood?

Car Dyke in Nocton Wood 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 1004924.

What other scheduled monuments are near Car Dyke in Nocton Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nocton Park Priory on Abbey Hill, 750m north east of Nocton Wood Houses (1.2 km), Village cross (3.2 km), Car Dyke SE of Blankney Wood (3.8 km).

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