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Church Bottom earthwork enclosure is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England. The site consists of an enclosed area defined by substantial earthwork banks and ditches, characteristic of Iron Age or Bronze Age defensive or territorial structures. The monument's precise dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological study, though its physical form indicates deliberate prehistoric construction and management of the landscape. The enclosure represents an important element of the archaeological record for understanding settlement patterns and land use during the later prehistoric period in central southern England.
Church Bottom earthwork enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003743. View the official record →
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.
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.
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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