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Earthwork in Holt Wood is a linear earthwork monument located in Surrey, England. The feature is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument and represents a significant archaeological survival within the woodland landscape. Its precise dating and original function require specialist interpretation, though such linear earthworks in Surrey are often associated with territorial boundaries, defensive lines, or communication routes of Iron Age or Romano-British date. The monument's condition and physical remains have been subject to ongoing recording and assessment by heritage authorities to understand its archaeological significance and preserve it for future study.
Earthwork in Holt Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005935. View the official record →
Earthwork in Holt Wood is a linear earthwork monument located in Surrey, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005935.
Earthwork in Holt Wood 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 1005935.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Mount, Barrow Green (6.5 km), Fosterdown or Pilgrim Fort: a London mobilisation centre (6.9 km), Medieval moated site with associated fishponds, Flower Lane (7.1 km).
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