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Chichester Dyke is a linear earthwork monument located in Raughmere Copse near Chichester in Sussex. The dyke extends approximately 110 yards (100 metres) and survives as an upstanding bank, representing a form of defensive or territorial boundary construction characteristic of the Iron Age period. Such linear earthworks in the Chichester region are often associated with the expansion and consolidation of settlement territories during the late prehistoric era, though precise dating and function of this particular example would require archaeological investigation. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under list entry 1005860.
Chichester Dyke, earthwork extending 110yds (100m) in Raughmere Copse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005860. View the official record →
Chichester Dyke is a linear earthwork monument located in Raughmere Copse near Chichester in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005860.
Chichester Dyke, earthwork extending 110yds (100m) in Raughmere Copse 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 1005860.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chichester Dyke, earthwork E of Chichester Barracks extending 600yds (550m) (1.6 km), Chichester Dyke, earthwork extending N 360yds (330m) from Otter Memorial College (2.2 km), Chichester Castle (2.9 km).
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