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Dyke on Haydon Down is a linear earthwork located in Dorset. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch arrangement that traverses the downland landscape. Dating evidence and positioning suggest it belongs to the later prehistoric or Romano-British period, though precise chronology remains uncertain without extensive excavation. Such linear earthworks typically served defensive, territorial, or boundary functions within their contemporary landscapes.
Dyke on Haydon Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002735. View the official record →
Dyke on Haydon Down is a linear earthwork located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002735.
Dyke on Haydon Down 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 1002735.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Wears Hill (7.4 km), Dyke on Wears Hill (7.5 km), Four bowl barrows 725m ESE of Wears Farm (7.5 km).
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