Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross dyke 230m south west of Cherhill Monument

Cross dyke 230m south west of Cherhill Monument

England
List entry 1018422
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross dyke 230m south west of Cherhill Monument is a linear earthwork of prehistoric date located on the chalk downland of Wiltshire. The monument consists of a ditch with an associated bank, typical of dyke systems constructed during the Iron Age or earlier periods to demarcate territorial boundaries or control movement across the landscape. Its proximity to Cherhill Monument, a Neolithic long barrow, suggests the dyke may relate to later use or reorganisation of this significant ritual landscape. The earthwork survives as an archaeological feature of regional importance for understanding prehistoric land division and settlement patterns in the Wessex chalklands.

Cross dyke 230m south west of Cherhill Monument is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018422. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross dyke 230m south west of Cherhill Monument?

Cross dyke 230m south west of Cherhill Monument is a linear earthwork of prehistoric date located on the chalk downland of Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018422.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross dyke 230m south west of Cherhill Monument?

Cross dyke 230m south west of Cherhill Monument 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 1018422.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross dyke 230m south west of Cherhill Monument?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow forming part of a cemetery 800m east of Kitchen Barrow (5.4 km), Oliver's Camp and two round barrows outside Oliver's Camp (6.4 km), Rybury camp (6.5 km).

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