Castle Dyke

England
List entry 1004582
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Dyke is a linear earthwork monument situated in Devon. The site comprises a substantial bank and ditch system, characteristic of early medieval or late prehistoric defensive works, though its precise dating remains uncertain without recent archaeological investigation. The monument's form suggests it may have served as a territorial or defensive boundary, possibly relating to early Anglo-Saxon settlement patterns or earlier Iron Age activity in the region. The earthwork survives as a significant landscape feature, though its original extent and associated structures have been partially obscured by agricultural use and landscape change over the centuries.

Castle Dyke is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004582. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Dyke?

Castle Dyke is a linear earthwork monument situated in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004582.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Dyke?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Dyke?

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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