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Car Dyke is a linear earthwork of Roman date running through Lincolnshire in the East Midlands. The monument comprises a substantial ditch, formerly accompanied by an associated bank, which extends for several miles across the landscape south of the settlement known as Dyke. The earthwork is generally understood to date from the Roman period, likely serving as a boundary feature, drainage system, or defensive work associated with Roman activity in the region. The surviving sections of Car Dyke remain visible as a characteristic linear depression in the modern landscape, representing an important surviving example of Roman engineering infrastructure in East Anglia.
Car Dyke, S of Dyke is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004959. View the official record →
Car Dyke is a linear earthwork of Roman date running through Lincolnshire in the East Midlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004959.
Car Dyke, S of Dyke 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 1004959.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bourne Castle (2.4 km), Churchyard cross, St Michael's churchyard (4.3 km), Dunsby village cross (4.7 km).
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