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 a linear earthwork of Iron Age date situated in Wiltshire. The monument consists of a substantial ditch with accompanying bank, characteristic of defensive or boundary works constructed during the later prehistoric period. Such dykes typically served to control movement across the landscape, either as territorial markers or as part of settlement defence strategies. The survival of this earthwork demonstrates the persistence of Iron Age land management practices in the Wiltshire landscape.

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 a linear earthwork of Iron Age date situated 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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