Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross dyke, south of Campville

Cross dyke, south of Campville

England
List entry 1011396
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross Dyke, south of Campville in Northumberland, is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch construction that served defensive or territorial functions during the prehistoric period. Its precise chronology and the community responsible for its construction remain subjects of archaeological study, though similar dyke systems in the region are typically assigned to the later Iron Age. The earthwork represents an important example of prehistoric linear defensive architecture in northern England.

Cross dyke, south of Campville is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011396. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross dyke, south of Campville?

Cross Dyke, south of Campville in Northumberland, is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011396.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross dyke, south of Campville?

Cross dyke, south of Campville 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 1011396.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross dyke, south of Campville?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bastle at The Raw Farm (4.2 km), 18th century water mill at Grasslees (4.3 km), Cairn on Whitefield Shank, 1100m SSW of Hepple Whitefield Farm (5.2 km).

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