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Boundary earthworks on Wilsford Down is a linear archaeological feature located in Wiltshire, England. The earthwork comprises a bank and ditch system that delineates territorial divisions across the downland landscape. Dating evidence suggests the feature may be associated with prehistoric or early medieval land organisation, though precise chronology requires further specialist investigation. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and represents an important record of ancient boundary systems that structured settlement and land use patterns in this region of southern England.
Boundary earthworks on Wilsford Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010177. View the official record →
Boundary earthworks on Wilsford Down is a linear archaeological feature located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010177.
Boundary earthworks on Wilsford 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 1010177.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 200m south east of Middle Farm (9.7 km), Disc barrow and pond barrow 350m NNW of Greenland Farm (9.8 km), Two bell barrows, two bowl barrows and a disc barrow which form the greater part of Rollestone Field linear round barrow cemetery (9.8 km).
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