Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDitch, 343yds (310m) ENE of East Farm Cottages to 800yds (730m) NW of St Martin's Chapel

Ditch, 343yds (310m) ENE of East Farm Cottages to 800yds (730m) NW of St Martin's Chapel

England
List entry 1005606
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ditch, 343 yards ENE of East Farm Cottages to 800 yards NW of St Martin's Chapel is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date located in Wiltshire. The monument extends approximately 457 yards in length and represents a substantial boundary feature characteristic of late prehistoric settlement patterns in the region. Such ditches commonly served defensive, territorial, or land management functions within Iron Age communities. The feature remains visible as an archaeological earthwork and contributes to understanding the prehistoric landscape organisation of central Wiltshire.

Ditch, 343yds (310m) ENE of East Farm Cottages to 800yds (730m) NW of St Martin's Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005606. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ditch, 343yds (310m) ENE of East Farm Cottages to 800yds (730m) NW of St Martin's Chapel?

Ditch, 343 yards ENE of East Farm Cottages to 800 yards NW of St Martin's Chapel is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005606.

Who is responsible for protecting Ditch, 343yds (310m) ENE of East Farm Cottages to 800yds (730m) NW of St Martin's Chapel?

Ditch, 343yds (310m) ENE of East Farm Cottages to 800yds (730m) NW of St Martin's Chapel 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 1005606.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ditch, 343yds (310m) ENE of East Farm Cottages to 800yds (730m) NW of St Martin's Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two chalk military badges 380m and 550m west of Sheep Well (8.1 km), Buxbury round barrow, Buxbury Hill (8.2 km), Cross-ridge dyke on Buxbury Hill (8.5 km).

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