Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross dyke 920m north east of Dairy Farm

Cross dyke 920m north east of Dairy Farm

England
List entry 1016905
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross dyke 920m north east of Dairy Farm is an Iron Age linear earthwork located in Wiltshire. The monument comprises a substantial bank and ditch arrangement typical of defensive or territorial boundaries constructed during the Iron Age period. Such dykes served practical purposes including the control of movement across the landscape and the demarcation of community or settlement boundaries. The surviving earthwork remains visible as a significant archaeological feature, testament to Iron Age land organisation and engineering practices in the region.

Cross dyke 920m north east of Dairy Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016905. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross dyke 920m north east of Dairy Farm?

Cross dyke 920m north east of Dairy Farm is an Iron Age linear earthwork located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016905.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross dyke 920m north east of Dairy Farm?

Cross dyke 920m north east of Dairy 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 1016905.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross dyke 920m north east of Dairy Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval field system (5.2 km), Two cross dykes 580m and 610m north east of Wood Farm (5.2 km), Barrow 1/4 mile (400m) NW of Willoughby Hedge (5.3 km).

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