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Cross Dyke in Great Wood is a linear earthwork of medieval or possibly earlier date, located in the South Downs landscape near Stanmer. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch formation aligned north-south, which may have functioned as a territorial boundary or defensive feature. Such dykes are characteristic of medieval land division practices in the region, though the precise dating and original purpose of this particular example remain subject to archaeological interpretation. The earthwork survives as a significant topographical feature within the woodland setting, contributing to understanding of medieval landscape organisation in East Sussex.
Cross dyke in Great Wood, 500m south west of Stanmer House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020385. View the official record →
Cross Dyke in Great Wood is a linear earthwork of medieval or possibly earlier date, located in the South Downs landscape near Stanmer. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020385.
Cross dyke in Great Wood, 500m south west of Stanmer House 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 1020385.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A cross-ridge dyke and part of an adjoining cross-ridge dyke meeting at Juggs Road near Falmer Bottom (4.3 km), Bowl barrow south of Newmarket Bottom (4.4 km), Whitehawk Camp causewayed enclosure (4.5 km).
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