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Chichester Dyke, Broyle is a linear earthwork of Iron Age origin that forms part of the defensive system associated with Chichester's ancient settlement. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch running approximately 360 yards south from West Broyle House, representing a section of a larger system of fortifications that protected the area during the Iron Age period. The earthwork's construction and alignment suggest it functioned as a territorial or defensive boundary, controlling access to and movement within the settlement landscape. This surviving section preserves important archaeological evidence of pre-Roman settlement organisation in the Chichester area.
Chichester Dyke, Broyle earthwork, section extending 360yds (330m) S of West Broyle House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005856. View the official record →
Chichester Dyke, Broyle is a linear earthwork of Iron Age origin that forms part of the defensive system associated with Chichester's ancient settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005856.
Chichester Dyke, Broyle earthwork, section extending 360yds (330m) S of West Broyle House 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 1005856.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chichester Dyke, earthwork E of Chichester Barracks extending 600yds (550m) (1.6 km), Chichester Dyke, sections in Little Cotfield Plantation (1.7 km), Chichester Dyke, earthwork extending N 360yds (330m) from Otter Memorial College (1.9 km).
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