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Cross ridge dyke on Charlton Down is a linear earthwork situated in the downland landscape of Wiltshire. The monument consists of a bank and ditch that crosses the ridge, a characteristic form of prehistoric territorial marker or stock-control feature typical of Neolithic to Bronze Age date. Such cross ridge dykes are understood to have served defensive, administrative, or pastoral functions, dividing the chalk downland into manageable units for community use. The earthwork survives as a substantial ground feature within the landscape despite centuries of agricultural use in this region.
Cross ridge dyke on Charlton Down, 1250m and 1350m south west of Higher Berry Court Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020632. View the official record →
Cross ridge dyke on Charlton Down is a linear earthwork situated in the downland landscape of Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020632.
Cross ridge dyke on Charlton Down, 1250m and 1350m 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 1020632.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa on Little Barton Hill (8.5 km), Two bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes 850m north of Pimperne Long Barrow (9 km), Two bowl barrows in Hinton Bushes 810m north of Pimperne Long Barrow (9.1 km).
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