Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthworks S of Knighton Hill Buildings

Earthworks S of Knighton Hill Buildings

England
List entry 1005636
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthworks S of Knighton Hill Buildings is a scheduled ancient monument located in Wiltshire comprising a series of linear and ditched features of archaeological interest. The earthworks are principally of Iron Age date, reflecting the settlement patterns and land management practices of prehistoric communities in the region. The monument's physical character consists of buried and upstanding archaeological deposits and soil marks that preserve evidence of ancient field systems and associated structures. The site contributes to understanding of Iron Age settlement hierarchy and territorial organisation in the Wiltshire landscape during the first millennium before the Common Era.

Earthworks S of Knighton Hill Buildings is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005636. View the official record →

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What is Earthworks S of Knighton Hill Buildings?

Earthworks S of Knighton Hill Buildings is a scheduled ancient monument located in Wiltshire comprising a series of linear and ditched features of archaeological interest. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005636.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthworks S of Knighton Hill Buildings?

Earthworks S of Knighton Hill Buildings 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 1005636.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthworks S of Knighton Hill Buildings?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrows in Salisbury Plantation (8.3 km), Part of Dorset Cursus (8.4 km), Four bowl barrows 865m north east of Squirrel's Corner (8.5 km).

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