Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBoundary earthworks on Wilsford Down

Boundary earthworks on Wilsford Down

England
List entry 1010177
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Boundary earthworks on Wilsford Down?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Boundary earthworks on Wilsford Down?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Boundary earthworks on Wilsford Down?

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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