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Cross dyke on St Roche's Hill is a linear earthwork located northwest of The Trundle hillfort in Sussex. The dyke consists of a substantial bank and ditch formation that dates to the Iron Age and represents a defensive or territorial boundary work characteristic of the prehistoric period in southern England. Its proximity to The Trundle suggests a functional relationship with that major hillfort complex, possibly serving as an outwork or frontier marker associated with the fortified settlement. The earthwork remains visible as a prominent archaeological feature demonstrating the sophisticated landscape management and territorial organisation of Iron Age communities in the Sussex Weald.
Cross dyke on St Roche's Hill, 480m north west of The Trundle hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018035. View the official record →
Cross dyke on St Roche's Hill is a linear earthwork located northwest of The Trundle hillfort in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018035.
Cross dyke on St Roche's Hill, 480m north west of The Trundle hillfort 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 1018035.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chichester Dyke, earthwork E of Chichester Barracks extending 600yds (550m) (4.9 km), 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 (5.3 km), Chichester Dyke, earthwork extending N 360yds (330m) from Otter Memorial College (5.5 km).
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