Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross dyke on Okeford Hill 1km south west of Broughton House

Cross dyke on Okeford Hill 1km south west of Broughton House

England
List entry 1016689
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cross dyke on Okeford Hill is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date located in Dorset, approximately one kilometre south-west of Broughton House. The monument comprises a substantial bank and ditch, typical of territorial or defensive dykes constructed during the later prehistoric period. Such linear features served various functions including land division, stock control, and settlement demarcation across the hillside landscape. The dyke represents an important record of Iron Age land use and social organisation in the Dorset uplands.

Cross dyke on Okeford Hill 1km south west of Broughton House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016689. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross dyke on Okeford Hill 1km south west of Broughton House?

Cross dyke on Okeford Hill is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date located in Dorset, approximately one kilometre south-west of Broughton House. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016689.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross dyke on Okeford Hill 1km south west of Broughton House?

Cross dyke on Okeford Hill 1km south west of Broughton House 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 1016689.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross dyke on Okeford Hill 1km south west of Broughton House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted town of Milton Abbas (7.9 km), Bowl barrow 650m north west of Long Ash Farm (8.6 km), Bowl barrow 400m south east of Melcombe Newton House (9.1 km).

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