Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthworks on Gussage Down

Earthworks on Gussage Down

England
List entry 1002740
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthworks on Gussage Down is a complex of prehistoric archaeological features located in Dorset, England. The site comprises multiple earthwork elements including enclosures and linear features that date from the Iron Age period. The earthworks represent settlement and land management practices characteristic of later prehistoric communities in southern England, demonstrating the organised use of landscape during this era. The site's preservation as earthwork remains provides evidence of Iron Age territorial organisation and defensive or stock-management systems typical of Dorset's archaeological heritage.

Earthworks on Gussage Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002740. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthworks on Gussage Down?

Earthworks on Gussage Down is a complex of prehistoric archaeological features located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002740.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthworks on Gussage Down?

Earthworks on Gussage Down 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 1002740.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthworks on Gussage Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman buildings N of Witchampton Mill (7.3 km), Remains of medieval buildings ('Abbey buildings') (7.4 km), Deer park pale in Stubb's Coppice, Hogstock Coppice and Sing Close Coppice (7.4 km).

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