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Earthwork on Lower Common is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Suffolk, England. The monument comprises a substantial bank and ditch formation that traverses the landscape, typical of defensive or territorial boundaries constructed during the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods. Such linear earthworks served multiple functions within ancient settlement patterns, potentially demarcating land holdings, controlling livestock movement, or providing defensive positions. The survival of the earthwork as an upstanding archaeological feature demonstrates its original substantial construction and its importance within the prehistoric settlement hierarchy of the region.
Earthwork on Lower Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006046. View the official record →
Earthwork on Lower Common is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006046.
Earthwork on Lower Common 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 1006046.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clare Castle (0.6 km), Clare Priory (uninhabited portions) (0.8 km), Long mortuary enclosure and barrows 460m north west of Mill Farm (1.7 km).
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