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Cross Ridge Dyke 1000m south west of Higher Berry Court Cottages is a linear earthwork situated in Wiltshire. The monument comprises a substantial bank and ditch alignment that runs across the landscape, characteristic of prehistoric defensive or territorial boundaries. Cross ridge dykes of this type are generally attributed to the Iron Age period, when such linear fortifications were constructed across chalk downland to control movement and define land divisions. The dyke survives as a prominent archaeological feature and is recognised as a scheduled ancient monument of regional significance.
Cross ridge dyke 1000m south west of Higher Berry Court Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020633. View the official record →
Cross Ridge Dyke 1000m south west of Higher Berry Court Cottages is a linear earthwork situated in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020633.
Cross ridge dyke 1000m south west of Higher Berry Court 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 1020633.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa on Little Barton Hill (8.8 km), Two bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes 850m north of Pimperne Long Barrow (9.3 km), Two bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes 810m north of Pimperne Long Barrow (9.3 km).
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