Devils Dyke - Cambs
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Norfolk12
N 52° 15.497 E 000° 18.883
31U E 316733 N 5793162
Devil's Dyke is an Anglo Saxon earthwork that stretches 7 1/2 miles from the Fen edge To reach across the Chalk Grassland at Newmarket finishing in the wooded clay ridges of Wood Ditton.
Waymark Code: WMEKNX
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/10/2012
Views: 2
As you follow the trail you will learn more about this interesting monument and the land that surrounds it.There are information boards and Parking is available.
The trail covers a steep incline so care is needed, but there are some lovely views across to the two windmills at Swaffham Prior.
A rare butterfly known as the Chalkhill blue can be seen from late July to end of August on the Racecourse and Golf course sections and are abundant.
I am an English Heritage Member: yes
Property Address:
Devils Dyke
Swaffham Prior
Cambridgeshire
Property maintained by:: English Heritage
Property page on English Heritage website: Not listed
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