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The Devil's Ditch, Sussex

The Devil's Ditch is an Iron Age linear boundary feature running from Lavant to Boxgrove in Sussex. It is part of a group of linear earthworks on the gravel plain between the foot of the South Downs and Chichester Harbour. The Devil’s Ditch is thought to date to the Late Iron Age but was recut and extended in places during the mediæval period. It is within the council area of Chichester (West Sussex).
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1005875.

Place Type: Prehistoric Earthwork
Historic County: Sussex
Lat, Long: 50.872785,-0.755642
Grid Reference: SU 8765 0888
Civil Parish: Westhampnett CP
Council Area: Chichester CA (West Sussex CA)
Police Area: Sussex PA

GBPN ID: 304912
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/The_Devil's_Ditch,_Sussex_304912

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