Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthwork on Shipton Hill

Earthwork on Shipton Hill

England
List entry 1002779
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork on Shipton Hill is a prehistoric monument located in Dorset. The site comprises an earthwork of Iron Age date, representing defensive or ceremonial construction typical of the later prehistoric period in southern England. The monument's physical form and positioning on elevated terrain suggest its role within the broader landscape of Iron Age settlement and land use in the region. Such earthworks constitute important archaeological evidence for understanding late prehistoric communities and their organization of the Dorset landscape.

Earthwork on Shipton Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002779. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork on Shipton Hill?

Earthwork on Shipton Hill is a prehistoric monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002779.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthwork on Shipton Hill?

Earthwork on Shipton Hill 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 1002779.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork on Shipton Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bind Barrow (3.6 km), Three bowl barrows on The Knoll 450m north west of Treetops (5 km), Bowl barrow 400m north east of Look Farm (5.5 km).

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