Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross dyke 870m north west of Burton Farm

Cross dyke 870m north west of Burton Farm

England
List entry 1019197
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross Dyke, located 870 metres north west of Burton Farm in Wiltshire, is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date. The monument consists of a substantial ditch with an associated bank, characteristics typical of defensive or territorial boundaries constructed during the later prehistoric period. Such dykes served various functions including the control of livestock movement, demarcation of land holdings, or fortification of settlement areas. The site remains a significant archaeological record of Iron Age land organisation and settlement patterns in the Wiltshire landscape.

Cross dyke 870m north west of Burton Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019197. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross dyke 870m north west of Burton Farm?

Cross Dyke, located 870 metres north west of Burton Farm in Wiltshire, is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019197.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross dyke 870m north west of Burton Farm?

Cross dyke 870m north west of Burton 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 1019197.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross dyke 870m north west of Burton Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow 1/4 mile (400m) NW of Willoughby Hedge (4.6 km), Long barrow on Keysley Down, 1020m NNE of Chapel Field Barn (5.1 km), Oval barrow on Keysley Down, 1040m NNE of Chapel Field Barn (5.2 km).

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