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The Triple Dyke is a series of linear earthwork fortifications forming part of the defensive system of Camulodunum, the Iron Age oppidum and subsequent Romano-British settlement in Essex. Dating to the Late Iron Age, the dykes comprise three parallel banks and ditches that encircled the settlement, reflecting the strategic importance of the site as a territorial centre and place of refuge. The earthworks are substantially preserved in the landscape and represent a significant example of Iron Age engineering, demonstrating the sophisticated defensive planning employed at major oppida in southern Britain. Following the Roman conquest, Camulodunum developed into Colchester, Britain's first major Roman town, though the Triple Dyke remains the most visible testimony to the earlier Iron Age phase of occupation.
The Triple Dyke: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of Camulodunum is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019993. View the official record →
The Triple Dyke is a series of linear earthwork fortifications forming part of the defensive system of Camulodunum, the Iron Age oppidum and subsequent Romano-British settlement in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019993.
The Triple 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 1019993.
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 (1.4 km), Gosbecks Iron Age and Romano-British site (2.7 km), Roman Practice Camp and late Iron Age and Roman remains east of Stanway Hall Farm (2.7 km).
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