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Kidman's Dyke in Walk Wood is a linear earthwork forming part of the Iron Age defences associated with Camulodunum, the major oppidum located in Essex. The dyke comprises a substantial bank and ditch system typical of territorial boundary works constructed during the late Iron Age, serving to demarcate and control access to the settlement complex. As part of the wider network of dykes surrounding Camulodunum, it reflects the significant military and administrative importance of this pre-Roman settlement, which later became the site of the Roman town of Colchester. The monument remains a substantial surviving archaeological feature demonstrating the scale of Iron Age engineering and land division in southeastern Britain.
Kidman's Dyke in Walk Wood: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum of Camulodunum is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019961. View the official record →
Kidman's Dyke in Walk Wood is a linear earthwork forming part of the Iron Age defences associated with Camulodunum, the major oppidum located in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019961.
Kidman's Dyke in Walk Wood: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum 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 1019961.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of St Mary's Church (2.1 km), Tumulus NW of East Donyland Hall (5.6 km), Great Wigborough henge (7.1 km).
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