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Earthwork enclosure N of Wansdyke is a prehistoric or early medieval defensive earthwork located in Wiltshire, England. The monument consists of a substantial linear bank and ditch formation that forms part of the wider Wansdyke complex, a system of ramparts and ditches extending across the Wiltshire and Somerset landscape. The enclosure demonstrates the characteristic construction methods of its period, with the raised bank created from material excavated from the adjacent ditch, forming a formidable barrier across the terrain. The site's precise dating remains subject to scholarly debate, though archaeological evidence and structural analysis suggest it was constructed during the late Iron Age or early medieval period, serving defensive or territorial demarcation purposes for the communities of its time.
Earthwork enclosure N of Wansdyke is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005705. View the official record →
Earthwork enclosure N of Wansdyke is a prehistoric or early medieval defensive earthwork located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005705.
Earthwork enclosure N of Wansdyke 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 1005705.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Adam's Grave: a long barrow on Walker's Hill (1.8 km), Knap Hill camp near Alton Priors (2.1 km), All Cannings Cross, an Early Iron Age settlement site (3.1 km).
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