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Cross dyke and field banks in Peaks Wood 210m east of Hellscomb Cottages is a prehistoric linear earthwork forming part of the archaeological landscape of the Wiltshire downlands. The monument comprises a substantial cross dyke together with associated field banks, features characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age land management and territorial demarcation. The earthwork is situated within Peaks Wood, where woodland encroachment has affected the survival and visibility of the banks in recent centuries. The dyke and field systems represent evidence of ancient agricultural organisation and settlement patterns in this area of Wiltshire.
Cross dyke and field banks in Peaks Wood 210m east of Hellscomb Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019191. View the official record →
Cross dyke and field banks in Peaks Wood 210m east of Hellscomb Cottages is a prehistoric linear earthwork forming part of the archaeological landscape of the Wiltshire downlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019191.
Cross dyke and field banks in Peaks Wood 210m east of Hellscomb Cottages 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 1019191.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Village cross (3.2 km), Bowl barrow 850m WNW of Dudmore Lodge (4.6 km), Lewisham Castle (5.4 km).
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