Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCar Dyke, S of Dyke

Car Dyke, S of Dyke

England
List entry 1004959
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Car Dyke is a linear earthwork of Romano-British date located in Lincolnshire, running for several miles across the landscape south of the village of Dyke. The monument consists of a substantial ditch with an associated bank, characteristic of the defensive and territorial divisions constructed during the Roman period in Britain. Car Dyke formed part of the Romano-British landscape management system, possibly serving functions relating to drainage, boundary demarcation, or military defence in this part of the Fens. The earthwork survives as an upstanding or partially visible archaeological feature and remains significant as evidence of Roman engineering and land organisation in the East Midlands region.

Car Dyke, S of Dyke is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004959. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Car Dyke, S of Dyke?

Car Dyke is a linear earthwork of Romano-British date located in Lincolnshire, running for several miles across the landscape south of the village of Dyke. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004959.

Who is responsible for protecting Car Dyke, S of Dyke?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Car Dyke, S of Dyke?

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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