Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthwork in Dogbury Plantation

Earthwork in Dogbury Plantation

England
List entry 1004547
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork in Dogbury Plantation is a prehistoric monument located in Dorset, England. The site comprises an earthwork of Iron Age date, representing the defensive or territorial infrastructure characteristic of later prehistoric settlement patterns in southern Britain. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork feature within the plantation landscape, preserving evidence of Iron Age land use and social organisation in the region. Such earthworks form an important part of the archaeological record for understanding settlement hierarchies and land management practices during the Iron Age period.

Earthwork in Dogbury Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004547. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork in Dogbury Plantation?

Earthwork in Dogbury Plantation is a prehistoric monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004547.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthwork in Dogbury Plantation?

Earthwork in Dogbury Plantation 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 1004547.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork in Dogbury Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on Magiston Hill (8.4 km), Round barrow N of Forston Barn (8.5 km), Group of three round barrows NE of Jackman's Cross (9 km).

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