Publications: Archaeological Reports

The Car Dyke - Past Work, Current State and Future Possibilities

Authors: B B Simmons and P Cope-Faulkner Lincolnshire Archaeology & Heritage Report Series No 8 Published by Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire ISBN: 0 948639-39-3 RRP: £19.99 plus £3.00 postage and packing   This work presents the results of a survey of the present knowledge regarding the Car Dyke, one of Britain's longest yet little known linear monuments.   It was not until the 1960's and 1970's that detailed study of the Car Dyke was undertaken, however the full results of the Car Dyke Research Group were never published. One of the key elements of the work was the collating of visual surveys. This has been updated with visual studies in 1996 and 2000.   The Car Dyke is recognised as being under threat and preservation depends on its management. This work represents a full picture of current knowledge upon which future research can be built. A number of possibilities are highlighted as having the potential to answer key questions as to the date and function of the Car Dyke.