Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross dyke 480m east of Great Kimble church

Cross dyke 480m east of Great Kimble church

England
List entry 1013934
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross dyke 480m east of Great Kimble church is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date situated in Buckinghamshire. The monument consists of a ditch with associated bank, characteristic of defensive or territorial boundaries constructed during the prehistoric period. Its precise function remains subject to interpretation, though such dykes commonly served to control movement across the landscape or demarcate areas of settlement and resource use. The site's location near Great Kimble reflects the pattern of Iron Age activity in the Chiltern region.

Cross dyke 480m east of Great Kimble church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013934. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross dyke 480m east of Great Kimble church?

Cross dyke 480m east of Great Kimble church is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date situated in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013934.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross dyke 480m east of Great Kimble church?

Cross dyke 480m east of Great Kimble church 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 1013934.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross dyke 480m east of Great Kimble church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Buckinghamshire Grim's Ditch: 176m long section south west of White House Farm (5.6 km), Buckinghamshire Grim's Ditch: 1.13km long section from Grymsdyke Manor to RAF High Wycombe (6.7 km), Bowl barrow on Lodge Hill, 650m east of Old Callow Down Farm (7 km).

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