Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurch Bottom earthwork enclosure

Church Bottom earthwork enclosure

England
List entry 1003743
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Church Bottom earthwork enclosure is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England. The site comprises an enclosed area defined by earthwork banks and ditches, representative of settlement or defensive structures from the Iron Age or possibly earlier periods. The monument survives as a series of raised banks and associated ditches that form an irregular enclosure, demonstrating the constructional techniques employed by prehistoric communities in southern England. Such enclosures served multiple functions within Iron Age society, potentially providing defensible space, stock management, or ceremonial purposes within the settlement hierarchy of the period.

Church Bottom earthwork enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003743. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Church Bottom earthwork enclosure?

Church Bottom earthwork enclosure is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003743.

Who is responsible for protecting Church Bottom earthwork enclosure?

Church Bottom earthwork enclosure 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 1003743.

What other scheduled monuments are near Church Bottom earthwork enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure S of Humby's Stock Coppice (8.3 km), Barrow 30yds (27m) E of Dorset Cursus (9 km), Barrows at junction of parish boundaries (9.1 km).

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