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Earthwork enclosure 850m north of Mere Down Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age enclosed settlement located in Wiltshire. The monument comprises a sub-rectangular or polygonal enclosure defined by a substantial bank and external ditch, characteristic of later prehistoric fortified or communal settlements on the Wiltshire downs. The earthwork remains visible as a raised bank with an accompanying ditch, though its preservation and current condition reflect centuries of agricultural use and natural degradation. Such enclosed settlements typically date to the later Neolithic or Bronze Age periods and may have served defensive, administrative, or ceremonial functions within prehistoric communities.
Earthwork enclosure 850m north of Mere Down Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016911. View the official record →
Earthwork enclosure 850m north of Mere Down Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age enclosed settlement located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016911.
Earthwork enclosure 850m north of Mere Down 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 1016911.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval field system (2.5 km), Bowl barrow 190m north east of Burton Farm (3.1 km), Barrow 1/4 mile (400m) NW of Willoughby Hedge (3.6 km).
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