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Cross Dyke, Shropshire

Cross Dyke is a linear earthwork on Barrister's Plain near Little Stretton, Shropshire. The dyke, believed to date from the Early Iron Age, is visible as a well defined linear bank of earth and stone construction 550ft long, averaging 17ft wide and 2ft high, with a flanking ditch on its north-west side. It is within the council area of Shropshire.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1007703.

Place Type: Prehistoric Earthwork
Historic County: Shropshire
Lat, Long: 52.528928,-2.8481745
Grid Reference: SO 4255 9267
Civil Parish: Church Stretton CP
Council Area: Shropshire CA
Police Area: West Mercia PA

GBPN ID: 301165
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Cross_Dyke,_Shropshire_301165

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