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The linear boundary earthwork west of Liddington Castle is a prehistoric defensive or territorial boundary structure located in Wiltshire. The earthwork consists of a linear ditch and bank system characteristic of Iron Age boundary demarcation, positioned in close proximity to Liddington Castle itself, a well-known Iron Age hillfort. Such linear earthworks served multiple functions within the Iron Age landscape, including the control of movement, definition of territorial limits, and potential reinforcement of social boundaries between communities. The monument's precise chronology and extent remain subjects of archaeological study, though its alignment with the nearby hillfort suggests contemporaneity with the occupation and use of that fortified settlement.
Linear boundary earthwork west of Liddington Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016391. View the official record →
The linear boundary earthwork west of Liddington Castle is a prehistoric defensive or territorial boundary structure located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016391.
Linear boundary earthwork west of Liddington Castle 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 1016391.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mound in churchyard (7.5 km), Bowl barrow 800m south-east of Ogbourne St Andrew Farm (7.8 km), Enclosure on Ogbourne Down (7.9 km).
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