Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGryme's Dyke at Stanway Green: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of Camulodunum

Gryme's Dyke at Stanway Green: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of Camulodunum

England
List entry 1019992
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Overview

History & significance

Gryme's Dyke at Stanway Green is a defensive earthwork forming part of the Iron Age and Romano-British settlement complex at Camulodunum in Essex. The dyke comprises a linear bank and ditch system that served as a territorial boundary and defensive feature associated with the oppidum, which functioned as a major centre of power and settlement from the late Iron Age through the Roman period. The earthwork remains visible as a substantial archaeological feature in the landscape, preserving evidence of the engineering works undertaken to demarcate and protect this significant settlement. The site is integral to understanding the development of Camulodunum from its Iron Age origins through its establishment as a major Roman urban centre.

Gryme's Dyke at Stanway Green: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of Camulodunum is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019992. View the official record →

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What is Gryme's Dyke at Stanway Green: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of Camulodunum?

Gryme's Dyke at Stanway Green is a defensive earthwork forming part of the Iron Age and Romano-British settlement complex at Camulodunum in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019992.

Who is responsible for protecting Gryme's Dyke at Stanway Green: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of Camulodunum?

Gryme's Dyke at Stanway Green: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of Camulodunum 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 1019992.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gryme's Dyke at Stanway Green: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of Camulodunum?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of All Saints Church, 60m north-west of Stanway Hall Farm (1.4 km), Gosbecks Iron Age and Romano-British site (1.5 km), Dovecote 80m south west of Olivers (2 km).

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