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Cross-dyke at Devil's Mouth is a linear earthwork monument located west of Burway Hill in Shropshire. The dyke comprises a substantial bank and ditch formation typical of prehistoric defensive or boundary structures, constructed during the Iron Age period. Such cross-dykes were commonly employed to control access across hillsides and valleys, serving either territorial demarcation or strategic military purposes. The monument remains visible as an archaeological feature in the landscape, contributing to understanding of Iron Age settlement patterns and land use in the Welsh Marches region.
Cross-dyke at Devil's Mouth, west of Burway Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007704. View the official record →
Cross-dyke at Devil's Mouth is a linear earthwork monument located west of Burway Hill in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007704.
Cross-dyke at Devil's Mouth, west of Burway Hill 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 1007704.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman road at Marshbrook (4.8 km), Bowl barrow on Prior's Holt Hill. (4.9 km), Roman villa 200yds (180m) N of Acton Scott Hall (4.9 km).
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