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Cross Dyke on Whiteleaf Hill is an ancient linear earthwork situated in Buckinghamshire, England, approximately 165 metres south-east of the Whiteleaf Cross. The monument comprises a substantial bank and ditch formation that runs broadly north-west to south-east across the hillside. Dating evidence suggests the dyke belongs to the Iron Age period, when such linear barriers served defensive or territorial functions across the chalk downlands of southern England. The earthwork remains a significant archaeological feature within the landscape of the Chiltern Hills, contributing to understanding of prehistoric land use and settlement patterns in this region.
Cross dyke on Whiteleaf Hill, 165m south east of the Whiteleaf Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014598. View the official record →
Cross Dyke on Whiteleaf Hill is an ancient linear earthwork situated in Buckinghamshire, England, approximately 165 metres south-east of the Whiteleaf Cross. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014598.
Cross dyke on Whiteleaf Hill, 165m south east of the Whiteleaf Cross 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 1014598.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Buckinghamshire Grim's Ditch: 1.13km long section from Grymsdyke Manor to RAF High Wycombe (4.6 km), Village settlement site on Lodge Hill (4.9 km), Two bowl barrows 450m north west of Slough Glebe Farm, part of the Saunderton Lee barrow cemetery (5.2 km).
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