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Cross Dyke on Heathbarn Down is a linear earthwork of prehistoric date, forming part of the defensive and territorial systems of the South Downs. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch running across the downland landscape, typical of Iron Age linear fortifications constructed to control movement and define boundaries across the chalk uplands. Its position on Heathbarn Down, south east of Lodge Hill Farm, reflects the strategic importance of this area during the later prehistoric period. Such dykes served multiple functions, potentially marking territorial divisions, controlling pastoral movement, or providing defence during periods of social tension in pre-Roman Britain.
Cross dyke on Heathbarn Down, 520m south east of Lodge Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018058. View the official record →
Cross Dyke on Heathbarn Down is a linear earthwork of prehistoric date, forming part of the defensive and territorial systems of the South Downs. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018058.
Cross dyke on Heathbarn Down, 520m south east of Lodge Hill Farm 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 1018058.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chichester Dyke, Broyle earthwork, section extending 430yds (393m) through East Broyle Copse, to railway, and earthwork extending 400yds (365m) from Brandy Hole Lane, New Fishbourne (6.4 km), Chichester Dyke, earthwork E of Chichester Barracks extending 600yds (550m) (6.6 km), Chichester Dyke, sections in Little Cotfield Plantation (6.8 km).
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