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Leydene Ditches is a linear earthwork monument located in Hampshire, England. The site consists of a series of ditches and banks that represent a significant archaeological feature of the prehistoric or early historic period. The earthwork's precise dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological study, though such linear features typically served defensive, territorial, or boundary purposes in their respective periods. The monument is preserved as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its importance to understanding the landscape history and settlement patterns of Hampshire.
Leydene Ditches is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005542. View the official record →
Leydene Ditches is a linear earthwork monument located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005542.
Leydene Ditches 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 1005542.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 310m north of Leydene House (0.1 km), Bell barrow on Teglease Down (1.8 km), Romano-British and Iron Age buildings, field system and hollow ways in the southern part of Holt Down Plantation (4.6 km).
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