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Chichester Dyke is a linear earthwork located in Raughmere Copse near Chichester in Sussex, England. The monument consists of a bank and ditch construction extending approximately 110 yards in length and is designated as a scheduled ancient monument. The dyke is thought to date from the Iron Age or Romano-British period, though precise dating remains uncertain without archaeological investigation. Such linear earthworks in the Chichester region are typically associated with territorial boundaries or defensive structures related to the important Iron Age settlement at Chichester itself.
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 located in Raughmere Copse near Chichester in Sussex, England. 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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