Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthwork enclosure in Great Ridge wood, 350m north east of Point Pond

Earthwork enclosure in Great Ridge wood, 350m north east of Point Pond

England
List entry 1017712
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork enclosure in Great Ridge Wood is a prehistoric monument located approximately 350 metres north-east of Point Pond in Wiltshire. The site comprises an enclosed area defined by earthwork banks and ditches, typical of Iron Age or possibly earlier Bronze Age defensive or territorial structures of southern England. Such enclosures served varied functions including settlement, livestock management, or ceremonial purposes during their period of use. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork feature within the woodland landscape, contributing to the archaeological record of prehistoric land use and social organisation in the region.

Earthwork enclosure in Great Ridge wood, 350m north east of Point Pond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017712. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork enclosure in Great Ridge wood, 350m north east of Point Pond?

Earthwork enclosure in Great Ridge Wood is a prehistoric monument located approximately 350 metres north-east of Point Pond in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017712.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthwork enclosure in Great Ridge wood, 350m north east of Point Pond?

Earthwork enclosure in Great Ridge wood, 350m north east of Point Pond 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 1017712.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork enclosure in Great Ridge wood, 350m north east of Point Pond?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow NE of Sheephouse Farm (5 km), Oval barrow on Keysley Down, 1040m NNE of Chapel Field Barn (5.5 km), Bowl barrow 400m west of Vicarage Barn (5.9 km).

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