Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHillfort, two bowl barrows, medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke on Cley Hill

Hillfort, two bowl barrows, medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke on Cley Hill

England
List entry 1017296
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cley Hill is a complex ancient monument in Wiltshire comprising multiple features spanning several millennia. The prominent Iron Age hillfort crowns the summit, defended by multiple ramparts and ditches that command views across the surrounding landscape. Two Bronze Age bowl barrows are situated on the hill, representing earlier ritual and burial activity on the site. Medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke visible on the slopes testify to agricultural use and land management during the medieval period, demonstrating the site's continuous significance from prehistory through the medieval era.

Hillfort, two bowl barrows, medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke on Cley Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017296. View the official record →

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What is Hillfort, two bowl barrows, medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke on Cley Hill?

Cley Hill is a complex ancient monument in Wiltshire comprising multiple features spanning several millennia. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017296.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillfort, two bowl barrows, medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke on Cley Hill?

Hillfort, two bowl barrows, medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke on Cley Hill 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 1017296.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillfort, two bowl barrows, medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke on Cley Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork enclosure 850m north of Mere Down Farm (9.4 km), Barrow NE of Mere Down Farm (9.5 km), Earthwork on White Sheet Downs, 800yds (730m) S of Coombe Barn (9.9 km).

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