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Castle Dyke is a scheduled ancient monument located in Devon, England, comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval fortification. The site consists of substantial defensive ditches and banks that form part of a larger fortified complex, evidencing medieval military engineering and landscape modification. Though the precise dating and original function remain subjects of local historical study, the monument represents the type of defensive settlement typical of Devon's medieval period. The site is recorded under National Heritage List Entry 1004582 as a protected archaeological resource of national significance.
Castle Dyke is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004582. View the official record →
Castle Dyke is a scheduled ancient monument located in Devon, England, comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval fortification. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004582.
Castle 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 1004582.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bishop's Palace, Bishopsteignton (2.7 km), Castle Dyke camp, Ugbrooke (4.9 km), Tramp's Shelter, Chudleigh Rocks (5.7 km).
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