Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross dyke 330m north west of Whiteways Lodge

Cross dyke 330m north west of Whiteways Lodge

England
List entry 1015960
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross dyke 330m north west of Whiteways Lodge is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date located in Sussex. The monument comprises a defensive ditch with associated bank, typical of territorial or defensive boundaries constructed during the prehistoric period. Such dykes served to demarcate land divisions, control movement across the landscape, or provide protection for settlements and agricultural areas. The structure remains visible as an archaeological feature in the modern landscape, preserving evidence of Iron Age land use and social organisation in the region.

Cross dyke 330m north west of Whiteways Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015960. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross dyke 330m north west of Whiteways Lodge?

Cross dyke 330m north west of Whiteways Lodge is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date located in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015960.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross dyke 330m north west of Whiteways Lodge?

Cross dyke 330m north west of Whiteways Lodge 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 1015960.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross dyke 330m north west of Whiteways Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dalesdown Wood earthworks (1.3 km), Madehurst Wood earthworks (3.5 km), Arundel Castle (3.8 km).

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