Dike Hills

England
List entry 1006364
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dike Hills is a late Iron Age and Romano-British settlement site located near Dorchester-on-Thames in Oxfordshire. The monument comprises a series of linear defensive ditches and banks that enclose an area of approximately eight hectares, representing a significant territorial boundary or settlement fortification of the first centuries BC and AD. The site occupies a strategic location on the Thames floodplain and demonstrates the landscape organisation of Iron Age communities in the Upper Thames Valley. Archaeological investigation has revealed evidence of occupation spanning the Iron Age through to the Roman period, making it an important site for understanding settlement patterns and defensive strategies during the Iron Age to Romano-British transition in southern Britain.

Dike Hills is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006364. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dike Hills?

Dike Hills is a late Iron Age and Romano-British settlement site located near Dorchester-on-Thames in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006364.

Who is responsible for protecting Dike Hills?

Dike Hills 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 1006364.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dike Hills?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Saxon town (5.1 km), Wallingford Castle (5.2 km), Wallingford Bridge (5.5 km).

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