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Devil's Ditch is a linear earthwork monument located near Chapel Lane in Sussex, England. The section extending approximately 180 metres eastward from Chapel Lane represents part of a defensive or boundary ditch system of medieval or later date. The monument survives as a substantial bank and ditch feature within the landscape, preserving evidence of the engineering practices employed in its construction. Such linear works in Sussex typically served territorial, defensive, or land management functions during the medieval period, though the precise original purpose and dating of this particular section remain matters for archaeological interpretation.
Devil's Ditch, section extending 200yds (180m) E from Chapel Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005880. View the official record →
Devil's Ditch is a linear earthwork monument located near Chapel Lane in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005880.
Devil's Ditch, section extending 200yds (180m) E from Chapel Lane 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 1005880.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chichester Dyke, sections in Little Cotfield Plantation (1.7 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 (2.2 km), Chichester Dyke, earthwork E of Chichester Barracks extending 600yds (550m) (3 km).
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