Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBoundary earthwork on Lamb Down

Boundary earthwork on Lamb Down

England
List entry 1009833
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Boundary earthwork on Lamb Down is a linear archaeological monument located in Wiltshire, England. The earthwork comprises a substantial bank and ditch formation that served as a territorial or administrative boundary during the prehistoric period. Such boundary features are characteristic of Bronze Age and Iron Age landscapes, where they functioned to demarcate land holdings, control livestock movement, and define community territories. The monument survives as an upstanding earthen feature visible in the modern landscape, representing an important example of ancient land division systems in southern England.

Boundary earthwork on Lamb Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009833. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Boundary earthwork on Lamb Down?

Boundary earthwork on Lamb Down is a linear archaeological monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009833.

Who is responsible for protecting Boundary earthwork on Lamb Down?

Boundary earthwork on Lamb Down 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 1009833.

What other scheduled monuments are near Boundary earthwork on Lamb Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 200m south of Laundry Bungalows (7 km), Bowl barrow 260m SSW of Laundry Bungalows (7.1 km), Wilbury House round barrow (7.8 km).

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