Devil's Dyke, Hertfordshire
Devil's Dyke, Hertfordshire, Ancient defensive ditch in Wheathampstead, England.
The earthwork measures fifteen meters deep and forty meters wide, forming a substantial defensive structure that extends for 460 meters in length.
Built before the Roman invasion of Britain, this Iron Age settlement served as a fortified center for the Catuvellauni tribe around 54 BC.
The earthwork represents advanced engineering capabilities of pre-Roman British societies, demonstrating their territorial organization and defensive strategies.
Visitors can access Devil's Dyke through Wheathampstead village, with informational plaques providing details about the archaeological significance of the site.
The northern section contains distinctively shaped coppiced hornbeam trees, while bluebells cover the banks during May.
Location: Wheathampstead
Part of: Wheathampstead earthwork incorporating Devils Dyke and the Slad
GPS coordinates: 51.80670,-0.28555
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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