Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAlresford Drive earthworks, Avington

Alresford Drive earthworks, Avington

England
List entry 1001910
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Alresford Drive earthworks is a prehistoric monument located at Avington in Hampshire. The site comprises linear earthworks that form part of the broader landscape of Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement and land organisation in the region. The earthworks survive as banks and ditches that reflect patterns of ancient land division and territorial demarcation characteristic of later prehistoric communities in southern England. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site contributes to understanding the settlement patterns and agricultural practices of Hampshire's prehistoric populations.

Alresford Drive earthworks, Avington is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001910. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Alresford Drive earthworks, Avington?

Alresford Drive earthworks is a prehistoric monument located at Avington in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001910.

Who is responsible for protecting Alresford Drive earthworks, Avington?

Alresford Drive earthworks, Avington 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 1001910.

What other scheduled monuments are near Alresford Drive earthworks, Avington?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British enclosure and later hollow ways on Twyford Down (6.1 km), Long barrow 250m south-west of Warren Farm (6.5 km), Lynchets on north west spur of Twyford Down (6.6 km).

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