Archaeological sites · East Midlands
A Great Double Dyke
In or near Wardlow.
A Great Double Dyke — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Dave Dunford — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grindleford · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
A Great Double Dyke is a archaeological located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
A Great Double Dyke is an archaeological site located in the East Midlands. This ancient earthwork features two parallel ditches and banks, reflecting significant historical land management practices. It offers insights into the region's prehistoric landscape and settlement patterns.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.2540, -1.6737
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Rowland
- Postcode
- DE45 1NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Grindleford — 6.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/3731652506 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is A Great Double Dyke?
- A Great Double Dyke is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE45 1NR), in the parish of Rowland.
- What is A Great Double Dyke?
- A Great Double Dyke — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to A Great Double Dyke?
- The nearest railway station is Grindleford, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE45 1NR.
- Is A Great Double Dyke a protected site?
- Yes — A Great Double Dyke is part of the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is A Great Double Dyke free to visit?
- Yes, A Great Double Dyke is free to enter.
- How do I get to A Great Double Dyke?
- The nearest railway station is Grindleford, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE45 1NR.