Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCar Dyke W of Martin Wood

Car Dyke W of Martin Wood

England
List entry 1004926
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Car Dyke W of Martin 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 defensive or boundary feature of the Roman period in the East Midlands. The surviving remains are partially levelled but still constitute a significant archaeological record of Roman engineering and landscape organisation in the region. The site contributes to understanding the military and administrative infrastructure of Roman Britain, particularly in relation to the control of movement and resources in the fenland and upland transition zone.

Car Dyke W of Martin Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004926. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Car Dyke W of Martin Wood?

Car Dyke W of Martin 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 1004926.

Who is responsible for protecting Car Dyke W of Martin Wood?

Car Dyke W of Martin 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 1004926.

What other scheduled monuments are near Car Dyke W of Martin Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Car Dyke (0.4 km), Car Dyke at Linwood Hall (2.1 km), Car Dyke SE of Blankney Wood (3.1 km).

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