Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross ridge dyke on Morgan's Hill

Cross ridge dyke on Morgan's Hill

England
List entry 1014033
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cross Ridge Dyke on Morgan's Hill is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date located in Wiltshire. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch arrangement that would have functioned as a territorial or defensive boundary across the hillside. Such ridge dykes are characteristic of later prehistoric land division and settlement organisation in southern England, typically constructed to control movement and demarcate areas of significance during the Iron Age period. The earthwork remains visible as an upstanding feature in the modern landscape, testament to the engineering capability of Iron Age communities in the region.

Cross ridge dyke on Morgan's Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014033. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross ridge dyke on Morgan's Hill?

Cross Ridge Dyke on Morgan's Hill is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014033.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross ridge dyke on Morgan's Hill?

Cross ridge dyke on Morgan's Hill 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 1014033.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross ridge dyke on Morgan's Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 60m east of Roundway Hill Covert (4 km), Two bowl barrows in Roundway Hill Covert (4.1 km), Bowl barrow forming part of a cemetery 800m east of Kitchen Barrow (4.7 km).

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