Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross dyke on Woolavington Down, 625m east of Tegleaze Farm

Cross dyke on Woolavington Down, 625m east of Tegleaze Farm

England
List entry 1015964
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cross dyke on Woolavington Down is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date situated on the South Downs in Sussex. The monument consists of a ditch with an associated bank, characteristic of defensive or territorial linear boundaries constructed during the later prehistoric period. Its precise function remains typical of such dykes found across southern England, which may have served to control movement across the landscape, demarcate land holdings, or provide defensive positions. The site lies within a landscape rich in Iron Age settlement and land use evidence.

Cross dyke on Woolavington Down, 625m east of Tegleaze Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015964. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross dyke on Woolavington Down, 625m east of Tegleaze Farm?

Cross dyke on Woolavington Down is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date situated on the South Downs in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015964.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross dyke on Woolavington Down, 625m east of Tegleaze Farm?

Cross dyke on Woolavington Down, 625m east of Tegleaze 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 1015964.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross dyke on Woolavington Down, 625m east of Tegleaze Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long Down prehistoric flint mine (6.2 km), Causewayed enclosure, World War II searchlight emplacements and associated remains on Halnaker Hill (6.2 km), Halnaker House: a fortified medieval manor house and part of its landscaped grounds (7.2 km).

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