Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour earthwork enclosures on All Cannings Down

Four earthwork enclosures on All Cannings Down

England
List entry 1005706
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Four earthwork enclosures on All Cannings Down is a group of prehistoric monuments situated on the chalk downland of Wiltshire. The enclosures consist of ditched and banked earthworks that are characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns, though some elements may belong to earlier prehistoric periods. The site represents evidence of ancient land use and territorial organisation on the Wiltshire Downs, with the multiple enclosures suggesting sequential phases of occupation or the coexistence of distinct functional areas within the broader settlement complex.

Four earthwork enclosures on All Cannings Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005706. View the official record →

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What is Four earthwork enclosures on All Cannings Down?

Four earthwork enclosures on All Cannings Down is a group of prehistoric monuments situated on the chalk downland of Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005706.

Who is responsible for protecting Four earthwork enclosures on All Cannings Down?

Four earthwork enclosures on All Cannings 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 1005706.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four earthwork enclosures on All Cannings Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage (2.1 km), Adam's Grave: a long barrow on Walker's Hill (2.3 km), Three bell barrows and a pillow mound 400m south-west of Knap Cottage (2.3 km).

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