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Gryme's Dyke Middle is a part of the defensive earthworks associated with Camulodunum, the major Iron Age oppidum and subsequent Romano-British town located near Colchester in Essex. The dyke forms one element of a complex system of linear earthen barriers that enclosed and defended this significant settlement, which served as a tribal centre before Roman occupation and later as the site of the Roman colonia. Dating to the Iron Age period with continued use through the Romano-British era, Gryme's Dyke represents the substantial engineering investment required to fortify one of Britain's most important pre-Roman and early Roman urban centres. The earthwork survives as a substantial linear bank and ditch feature that contributes to the archaeological landscape defining the territorial extent and defensive strategy of this strategically important ancient settlement.
Gryme's Dyke Middle: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of Camulodunum is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019960. View the official record →
Gryme's Dyke Middle is a part of the defensive earthworks associated with Camulodunum, the major Iron Age oppidum and subsequent Romano-British town located near Colchester in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019960.
Gryme's Dyke Middle: 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 1019960.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gryme's Dyke at Stanway Green: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of Camulodunum (0.9 km), Roman Practice Camp and late Iron Age and Roman remains east of Stanway Hall Farm (2.2 km), Remains of All Saints Church, 60m north-west of Stanway Hall Farm (2.2 km).
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