Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross dyke 600m north of Pitcombe Farm

Cross dyke 600m north of Pitcombe Farm

England
List entry 1011695
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross dyke 600m north of Pitcombe Farm is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date located in Dorset. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch formation that served a defensive or territorial function during the later prehistoric period. Its precise positioning relative to contemporary settlement patterns and other fortified sites suggests it formed part of a wider landscape management strategy characteristic of Iron Age communities in southern Britain. The earthwork remains visible in the modern topography, preserving evidence of prehistoric land organisation and social organisation in the region.

Cross dyke 600m north of Pitcombe Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011695. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross dyke 600m north of Pitcombe Farm?

Cross dyke 600m north of Pitcombe Farm is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011695.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross dyke 600m north of Pitcombe Farm?

Cross dyke 600m north of Pitcombe Farm 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 1011695.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross dyke 600m north of Pitcombe Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Wears Hill (4.6 km), St Peter's Abbey (5.3 km), Round barrow E of The Buildings (5.4 km).

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