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Car Dyke is a Roman canal that runs through Lincolnshire and represents one of the most extensive hydraulic engineering projects undertaken in Roman Britain. The section adjoining Glebe Farm forms part of a linear earthwork that originally extended for considerable distance across the fenland landscape, serving primarily to facilitate transport and drainage in the low-lying terrain. Dating to the Roman period, the dyke demonstrates the sophisticated water management capabilities of the occupying forces and their integration with the agricultural economy of the region. The surviving earthwork remains visible as a substantial linear feature, preserving evidence of Roman engineering practices in one of Britain's most challenging environments.
Car Dyke, Roman canal adjoining Glebe Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004948. View the official record →
Car Dyke is a Roman canal that runs through Lincolnshire and represents one of the most extensive hydraulic engineering projects undertaken in Roman Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004948.
Car Dyke, Roman canal adjoining Glebe Farm 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 1004948.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Car Dyke between Washingborough and Common Square (0.1 km), Car Dyke, Roman canal N of Washingborough (1.7 km), Washingborough village cross (2.1 km).
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