Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure and linear earthworks between Bishopstrow Down and South Down Sleight

Enclosure and linear earthworks between Bishopstrow Down and South Down Sleight

England
List entry 1010283
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure and linear earthworks between Bishopstrow Down and South Down Sleight is a prehistoric monument complex located in Wiltshire. The site comprises banks and ditches forming an enclosure and associated linear earthworks that date to the Bronze Age or Iron Age period. These earthworks represent settlement or land management practices characteristic of later prehistoric communities in the Salisbury Plain region. The monument's precise chronology and original function remain subjects of archaeological study, though the linear elements suggest either territorial boundaries or stock management features typical of Iron Age agricultural organisation.

Enclosure and linear earthworks between Bishopstrow Down and South Down Sleight is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010283. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure and linear earthworks between Bishopstrow Down and South Down Sleight?

Enclosure and linear earthworks between Bishopstrow Down and South Down Sleight is a prehistoric monument complex located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010283.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure and linear earthworks between Bishopstrow Down and South Down Sleight?

Enclosure and linear earthworks between Bishopstrow Down and South Down Sleight 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 1010283.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure and linear earthworks between Bishopstrow Down and South Down Sleight?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow to the north of Long Bottom, 1.6km north east of Hammersmith (8.9 km), Bell barrow on Parsonage Down, 1.3km south east of Lord's Hill Farm (9.5 km), Round barrow SW of Parsonage Down (9.5 km).

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