Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLinear boundary earthwork 250m west of Stockport

Linear boundary earthwork 250m west of Stockport

England
List entry 1015689
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Linear boundary earthwork 250m west of Stockport is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Wiltshire. The monument consists of a ditch and bank formation typical of ancient boundary systems, though the precise dating and original extent of the feature require further archaeological study. Such linear earthworks commonly served to demarcate territorial divisions, control movement across the landscape, or define pastoral boundaries during the prehistoric period. The site's survival as an upstanding earthwork indicates its historical importance to the local landscape organisation of early communities.

Linear boundary earthwork 250m west of Stockport is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015689. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Linear boundary earthwork 250m west of Stockport?

Linear boundary earthwork 250m west of Stockport is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015689.

Who is responsible for protecting Linear boundary earthwork 250m west of Stockport?

Linear boundary earthwork 250m west of Stockport 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 1015689.

What other scheduled monuments are near Linear boundary earthwork 250m west of Stockport?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman road between A30 main road and Winterslow Corner (7 km), Old Sarum (7.1 km), Fussell's long barrow (7.4 km).

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