Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCity rampart E of Council House

City rampart E of Council House

England
List entry 1004714
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

City rampart E of Council House is a scheduled ancient monument forming part of the defensive fortifications of Old Sarum, the Iron Age hillfort and medieval administrative centre situated near Salisbury in Wiltshire. The rampart constitutes one of the multiple concentric earthwork defences characteristic of Iron Age hillforts, constructed to enclose and protect the settlement. Its precise dating and construction phases reflect the complex occupation history of Old Sarum, which saw successive periods of Iron Age use followed by Roman, Saxon, and medieval reoccupation. The earthwork survives as an upstanding linear feature forming part of the scheduled monument complex that preserves the archaeological evidence of this significant multi-period fortified site.

City rampart E of Council House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004714. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is City rampart E of Council House?

City rampart E of Council House is a scheduled ancient monument forming part of the defensive fortifications of Old Sarum, the Iron Age hillfort and medieval administrative centre situated near Salisbury in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004714.

Who is responsible for protecting City rampart E of Council House?

City rampart E of Council House 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 1004714.

What other scheduled monuments are near City rampart E of Council House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Giant's Chair bell barrow (7.8 km), Long barrow 600yds (550m) SE of Vanity (8.7 km), Village cross (9.2 km).

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