Devil’s Dyke
Devil's Dyke is the remains of a prehistoric defensive ditch which lies at the east side of the village of Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England. It is protected as a Scheduled Monument.
Photo: Legis, Public domain.- Type: Forest
- Description: prehistoric defensive ditch in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England, UK
- Also known as: “Devil’s Dyke, Hertfordshire”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Wheathampstead railway station and Nomansland Common.
Wheathampstead railway station
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ayot St Lawrence and Harpenden.
Devil’s Dyke
- Categories: ditch, earthworks, archaeological site, and historic site
- Location: Wheathampstead, City and District of St. Albans, Hertfordshire, East of England, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
51.8067° or 51° 48′ 24″ north
Longitude
-0.2845° or 0° 17′ 4″ west
Open location code
9C3XRP48+M5
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=wood
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From Catalan to Japanese—“Devil’s Dyke” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “Devil’s Dyke”
- Japanese: “（Devil’s Dyke）”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Wheathampstead and Coleman Green.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Belgic Oppidum. Ancient British town and Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery.
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Worth a closer look: St Albans and Watford.
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