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Linear boundary on Bidcombe Down and Whitepits Down is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Wiltshire. The monument comprises a ditch and bank formation that extends across the downland landscape, typical of boundary systems established during the later prehistoric period. Such linear features served to delineate territorial divisions or livestock management systems across the chalk uplands of southern England. The earthwork remains a significant archaeological feature for understanding prehistoric land organisation and the exploitation of the Wiltshire downlands during antiquity.
Linear boundary on Bidcombe Down and Whitepits Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016904. View the official record →
Linear boundary on Bidcombe Down and Whitepits Down is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016904.
Linear boundary on Bidcombe Down and Whitepits Down 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 1016904.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow 1/4 mile (400m) NW of Willoughby Hedge (4.3 km), Long barrow on Keysley Down, 1020m NNE of Chapel Field Barn (4.8 km), Medieval field system (4.9 km).
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