Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthwork enclosure on Allington Down

Earthwork enclosure on Allington Down

England
List entry 1005707
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork enclosure on Allington Down is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England. The site comprises an enclosure defined by a ditch and bank system characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns, though the precise dating and function of this particular example require reference to specialist archaeological assessment. The earthwork survives as an upstanding archaeological feature on the Wiltshire landscape, representing the settlement and land management practices of ancient communities in southern Britain. Like many such enclosures in the region, it contributes to the archaeological record of Iron Age land use and territorial organisation across Salisbury Plain and the surrounding chalk downlands.

Earthwork enclosure on Allington Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005707. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork enclosure on Allington Down?

Earthwork enclosure on Allington Down is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005707.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthwork enclosure on Allington Down?

Earthwork enclosure on Allington Down 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 1005707.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork enclosure on Allington Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork enclosure on Milk Hill (2.9 km), Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse (3.1 km), Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage (3.5 km).

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