Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBoundary earthwork east of Church Hill

Boundary earthwork east of Church Hill

England
List entry 1017928
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Boundary earthwork east of Church Hill is a linear earthwork located in Wiltshire, England. The monument comprises a bank and ditch arrangement typical of early medieval or late prehistoric boundary demarcation. Such linear earthworks served to define territorial divisions, control movement, and mark significant boundaries within the landscape during their period of use. The precise dating and original extent of this particular earthwork require reference to archaeological survey records, though its classification as a boundary feature indicates its role in the territorial organisation of the surrounding area.

Boundary earthwork east of Church Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017928. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Boundary earthwork east of Church Hill?

Boundary earthwork east of Church Hill is a linear earthwork located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017928.

Who is responsible for protecting Boundary earthwork east of Church Hill?

Boundary earthwork east of Church 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 1017928.

What other scheduled monuments are near Boundary earthwork east of Church Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure on Maddington Down (9.5 km), Bowl barrow and section of linear boundary earthwork on Winterbourne Stoke Down (10.8 km), Bell barrow 400m south of Greenland Farm, forming part of a linear round barrow cemetery west of the Lesser Cursus (11 km).

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