Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthwork on White Sheet Downs, 800yds (730m) S of Coombe Barn

Earthwork on White Sheet Downs, 800yds (730m) S of Coombe Barn

England
List entry 1003006
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork on White Sheet Downs, 800 yards south of Coombe Barn, is a prehistoric monument located in Somerset. The site comprises an area of archaeological earthworks dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, reflecting the long history of human activity on the Downs. The earthwork survives as a series of banks and ditches visible in the landscape, though its precise original function remains a subject of archaeological interpretation. The monument is recorded as an ancient monument of national importance and is protected under the listed entry system maintained by the Heritage List for England.

Earthwork on White Sheet Downs, 800yds (730m) S of Coombe Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003006. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork on White Sheet Downs, 800yds (730m) S of Coombe Barn?

Earthwork on White Sheet Downs, 800 yards south of Coombe Barn, is a prehistoric monument located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003006.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthwork on White Sheet Downs, 800yds (730m) S of Coombe Barn?

Earthwork on White Sheet Downs, 800yds (730m) S of Coombe Barn 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 1003006.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork on White Sheet Downs, 800yds (730m) S of Coombe Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mere Castle (3 km), Four bowl barrows on Long Hill, 220m west of Mere Castle (3 km), Orchard Castle (5.1 km).

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