Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCar Dyke SE of Blankney Wood

Car Dyke SE of Blankney Wood

England
List entry 1005484
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Car Dyke SE of Blankney Wood is a linear earthwork of Romano-British date located in Lincolnshire. The monument comprises a substantial ditch and bank system that formed part of the wider Car Dyke complex, an extensive drainage and defensive system constructed during the Roman occupation of Britain. This section of the dyke runs southeast of Blankney Wood and represents the engineering infrastructure developed to manage water management and movement control across the fenland landscape. The earthwork survives as a notable topographical feature demonstrating Roman-period landscape organisation in the Lincolnshire Fenland.

Car Dyke SE of Blankney Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005484. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Car Dyke SE of Blankney Wood?

Car Dyke SE of Blankney Wood is a linear earthwork of Romano-British date located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005484.

Who is responsible for protecting Car Dyke SE of Blankney Wood?

Car Dyke SE of Blankney 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 1005484.

What other scheduled monuments are near Car Dyke SE of Blankney Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Car Dyke at Linwood Hall (1 km), Car Dyke W of Martin Wood (3.1 km), Car Dyke (3.5 km).

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