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Moat Farm Dyke is a northern extension of Lexden Dyke, forming part of the extensive linear earthwork system that defined the Iron Age oppidum and subsequent Romano-British settlement at Camulodunum in Essex. The dyke represents a significant component of the territorial boundaries and defensive infrastructure that characterised this major centre of late Iron Age and early Roman Britain. As an extension of the Lexden Dyke system, it demonstrates the scale and complexity of the fortification strategy employed to protect and demarcate this important settlement. The monument dates primarily to the late Iron Age, with the dyke system remaining functionally significant through the Romano-British period of occupation.
Moat Farm Dyke: a northern extension of Lexden Dyke; part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of Camulodunum is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019964. View the official record →
Moat Farm Dyke is a northern extension of Lexden Dyke, forming part of the extensive linear earthwork system that defined the Iron Age oppidum and subsequent Romano-British settlement at Camulodunum in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019964.
Moat Farm Dyke: a northern extension of Lexden Dyke; 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 1019964.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heath Farm Dyke Middle (rear of Alan Way): part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum of Camulodunum (3.2 km), Kidman's Dyke North and Middle: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum of Camulodunum (3.7 km), Gryme's Dyke at Stanway Green: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of Camulodunum (3.9 km).
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