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Abbey precinct wall on Gold Hill is a medieval stone wall forming part of the precinct boundary of Shaftesbury Abbey in Dorset. The wall dates from the medieval period and represents the physical demarcation of the monastic precinct, which was a characteristic feature of English abbey complexes. Constructed in stone, the surviving section stands on Gold Hill and demonstrates the substantial nature of monastic enclosure boundaries. The wall is an important structural remnant of Shaftesbury Abbey, one of Dorset's significant medieval religious foundations.
Abbey precinct wall on Gold Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004559. View the official record →
Abbey precinct wall on Gold Hill is a medieval stone wall forming part of the precinct boundary of Shaftesbury Abbey in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004559.
Abbey precinct wall on Gold Hill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1004559.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval strip lynchets 450m south of Springhead Farm (6.3 km), Bowl barrow known as Folly Barrow (7.6 km), Linear boundary 870m south west of Spring Farm (8.2 km).
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