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Gillingham Park boundary bank is a linear earthwork located in Dorset, England, designated as a scheduled monument. The bank forms part of the landscape division systems associated with medieval or post-medieval park management, representing the physical demarcation of enclosed aristocratic or manorial parkland. Such boundary banks typically date from the medieval period onwards, though precise dating at this site would require archaeological evidence. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork that contributes to understanding the historic land organisation and estate management practices of the region.
Gillingham Park boundary bank is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002382. View the official record →
Gillingham Park boundary bank is a linear earthwork located in Dorset, England, designated as a scheduled monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002382.
Gillingham Park boundary bank 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 1002382.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Melbury Beacon and circular enclosure on Melbury Hill (6.7 km), Cross dyke and linear boundary on Melbury Hill and Compton Down (7 km), St Mary's Church, remains of, East Compton (7.6 km).
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