Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthworks on Marlborough Common

Earthworks on Marlborough Common

England
List entry 1005635
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthworks on Marlborough Common is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a series of earthwork remains located on Marlborough Common in Wiltshire. The site consists of linear and other earthwork features whose exact chronological attribution requires specialist archaeological study, though such monuments in this landscape often relate to prehistoric or early medieval periods. The earthworks represent evidence of past human activity and land use on the common, contributing to understanding of the settlement and territorial patterns of the Marlborough area over time. The monument's survival as an earthwork feature makes it an important archaeological resource for the study of the region's ancient history.

Earthworks on Marlborough Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005635. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthworks on Marlborough Common?

Earthworks on Marlborough Common is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a series of earthwork remains located on Marlborough Common in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005635.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthworks on Marlborough Common?

Earthworks on Marlborough 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 1005635.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthworks on Marlborough Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 400m south-east of Culley's Farm Cottages (5 km), Wansdyke: section from S of Furze Hill to Marlborough-Pewsey road (5.5 km), Withy Copse ditch (5.6 km).

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