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Boundary earthwork on Upavon Down is an ancient linear earthwork located on the chalk downland of Wiltshire. The monument consists of a ditch and bank formation that served to demarcate territorial or administrative boundaries in prehistoric or early historic periods. Such linear earthworks on the Wessex downlands have been subject to varying interpretations regarding their precise chronology and function, though they are typically associated with Bronze Age or Iron Age land organisation. The earthwork survives as an archaeological feature of importance to understanding the landscape management and social organisation of ancient Wiltshire communities.
Boundary earthwork on Upavon Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009812. View the official record →
Boundary earthwork on Upavon Down is an ancient linear earthwork located on the chalk downland of Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009812.
Boundary earthwork on Upavon 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 1009812.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on the south east corner of Larkhill Race Course (9.8 km), A long barrow and a disc barrow in Brigmerston Field (10.3 km), Round barrow south of Robin Hood Ball Clump (10.4 km).
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