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Cross dyke 480m east of Great Kimble church is a linear earthwork of probable Iron Age date located in Buckinghamshire. The monument comprises a substantial bank and ditch formation that represents a defensive or territorial boundary marker characteristic of prehistoric land division and settlement patterns in the Chilterns region. Such dykes typically functioned to control movement across the landscape, protect settlements or agricultural land, or delineate territorial boundaries between communities during the Iron Age period. The earthwork survives as a visible topographical feature and remains of archaeological significance for understanding prehistoric settlement and land use in this part of southern England.
Cross dyke 480m east of Great Kimble church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013934. View the official record →
Cross dyke 480m east of Great Kimble church is a linear earthwork of probable Iron Age date located in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013934.
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.
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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