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Dyke on Wears Hill is a linear earthwork located in Dorset, England. The monument comprises a substantial ditch and bank structure that runs across the landscape, characteristic of prehistoric or early medieval defensive or territorial boundaries. Based on its morphological features and archaeological classification, the site likely dates to the Iron Age or Romano-British period, though precise dating requires further investigation. The earthwork survives as a significant topographical feature and contributes to understanding land division and territorial management in the Dorset region during antiquity.
Dyke on Wears Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002732. View the official record →
Dyke on Wears Hill is a linear earthwork located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002732.
Dyke on Wears 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 1002732.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four bowl barrows 725m ESE of Wears Farm (0.1 km), Group of five round barrows on White Hill (0.6 km), Two round barrows on Wears Hill (1 km).
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