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Devil's Ditch is a linear defensive earthwork located in Sussex, England. This section of the monument extends approximately 480 metres westward from Lavant Lodge and consists of a substantial bank and ditch formation characteristic of Iron Age fortification systems. The earthwork is believed to date from the Iron Age period, when such linear barriers served defensive or territorial demarcation functions across the South Downs landscape. The physical remains visible today represent a significant example of prehistoric engineering and land organisation in the region.
Devil's Ditch, section extending 530yds (480m) W from Lavant Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005878. View the official record →
Devil's Ditch is a linear defensive earthwork located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005878.
Devil's Ditch, section extending 530yds (480m) W from Lavant Lodge 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 1005878.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chichester Dyke, earthwork E of Chichester Barracks extending 600yds (550m) (2.2 km), Chichester Dyke, earthwork extending N 360yds (330m) from Otter Memorial College (2.8 km), Chichester Castle (3.5 km).
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