Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarth Burgh (or Eorth Burh) NW of New Town Farm

Earth Burgh (or Eorth Burh) NW of New Town Farm

England
List entry 1004717
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Earth Burgh is a univallate Iron Age hillfort situated in Wiltshire northwest of New Town Farm. The monument comprises a single defensive rampart enclosing an approximately circular or oval interior, characteristic of many British hillforts constructed during the later Iron Age period. The earthwork survives as a pronounced linear bank, though the site has been subject to agricultural use and modification over subsequent centuries. Its strategic positioning reflects the settlement patterns typical of Iron Age communities in the Wessex region, though detailed archaeological investigation of this particular site remains limited in the published record.

Earth Burgh (or Eorth Burh) NW of New Town Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004717. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earth Burgh (or Eorth Burh) NW of New Town Farm?

Earth Burgh is a univallate Iron Age hillfort situated in Wiltshire northwest of New Town Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004717.

Who is responsible for protecting Earth Burgh (or Eorth Burh) NW of New Town Farm?

Earth Burgh (or Eorth Burh) NW of New Town Farm 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 1004717.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earth Burgh (or Eorth Burh) NW of New Town Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Swanborough Tump (4.8 km), Giant's Grave (Martinsell Hill) (5.8 km), The Hatfield Earthwork: a henge enclosure, henge and remains of monumental mound at Marden (6.5 km).

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