Archaeological sites · South East England
Dyke Hills Earthwork
In or near Dorchester on Thames.
Dyke Hills Earthwork — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Culham · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dyke Hills Earthwork is a archaeological located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dyke Hills Earthwork is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. It features ancient earthworks believed to date back to the Iron Age, representing significant historical landscape modifications. The site is noted for its large, linear earthworks that provide insight into early settlement patterns in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6394, -1.1733
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Dorchester
- Postcode
- OX10 7JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
- Nearest railway station
- Culham — 4.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/10653214732 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Dike Hills
Vineyards · 0.1 km
Dyke Hills Iron-Age Oppidum
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
Day's Lock
Canal locks · 0.4 km
The Chequers Public House
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Bridge House
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Lucy Benyon
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
The George Hotel
Hotels · 0.7 km
Dorchester on Thames
Towns & cities · 0.7 km
Dorchester Abbey Museum
Museums · 0.7 km
The Bridge And Causeway
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
Dorchester
Villages · 0.7 km
Dorchester Abbey Museum and Gift Shop
Museums · 0.8 km
Nearby
📷 5Vineyards · South East England
Dike Hills
Dike Hills — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South East England
Dyke Hills Iron-Age Oppidum
Dyke Hills Iron-Age Oppidum — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Canal locks · South East England
Day's Lock
Day's Lock — lock in Oxfordshire, South East England, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · South East England
The Chequers Public House
The Chequers Public House — pub in Dorchester, South Oxfordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · South East England
Bridge House
Bridge House — Grade II listed house in Dorchester, South Oxfordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Lucy Benyon
Lucy Benyon — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Dyke Hills Earthwork
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · South East England
The George Hotel
The George Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 7Hotels · South East England
The White Hart Hotel
The White Hart Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Bridge House Caravan Site
Bridge House Caravan Site — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 7B&Bs · South East England
The Plough Inn
The Plough Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in england west midlands.
📷 5
📷 7Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Six Bells Inn
The Six Bells Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Castle Inn Public House
The Castle Inn Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Horse And Harrow Public House
The Horse And Harrow Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House
The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
More archaeological sites in this region
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Chatham Dockyard, site of South Mast Pond
Chatham Dockyard, site of South Mast Pond — archaeological site in Medway, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Open areas within Roman, Saxon and medieval town
Open areas within Roman, Saxon and medieval town — archaeological site in Medway, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Oxmoor Copse
Oxmoor Copse — woodland in Surrey, England.
📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dyke Hills Earthwork?
- Dyke Hills Earthwork is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX10 7JL), in the parish of Dorchester.
- What is Dyke Hills Earthwork?
- Dyke Hills Earthwork — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dyke Hills Earthwork?
- The nearest railway station is Culham, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX10 7JL.
- Is Dyke Hills Earthwork a protected site?
- Yes — Dyke Hills Earthwork is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Dyke Hills Earthwork free to visit?
- Yes, Dyke Hills Earthwork is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dyke Hills Earthwork?
- The nearest railway station is Culham, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX10 7JL.