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 consists of a substantial ditch with an associated bank, characteristic of defensive or territorial boundaries constructed during the later prehistory of southern England. Such dykes typically functioned as stock enclosures, territorial markers, or defensive features, reflecting the settlement patterns and social organisation of Iron Age communities. The site remains a significant example of Iron Age earthwork engineering in the Sussex landscape.

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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