Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPerrott's Brook dykes

Perrott's Brook dykes

England
List entry 1003436
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Perrott's Brook dykes is a series of linear earthworks located in Gloucestershire. The dykes comprise parallel banks and ditches that form part of the landscape of ancient territorial or defensive features characteristic of the Iron Age period. Such linear earthworks were typically constructed to control movement across the landscape, define boundaries, or provide defensive barriers. The monument remains substantially visible as an archaeological feature and forms part of the wider pattern of Iron Age activity documented across the Gloucestershire region.

Perrott's Brook dykes is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003436. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Perrott's Brook dykes?

Perrott's Brook dykes is a series of linear earthworks located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003436.

Who is responsible for protecting Perrott's Brook dykes?

Perrott's Brook dykes 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 1003436.

What other scheduled monuments are near Perrott's Brook dykes?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross (4.5 km), Corinium Roman town (5 km), Long barrow and Roman amphitheatre and cemetery (5.1 km).

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