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Linear boundary on Bidcombe Down and Whitepits Down is a prehistoric linear earthwork situated on the Wiltshire chalk downland. The monument comprises a substantial ditch and bank system that runs across the landscape, characteristic of boundary features constructed during the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods. Such linear boundaries typically served to demarcate territorial divisions, manage livestock movement, or define estate limits across the open downland landscape. The earthwork remains visible as an archaeological feature within the modern topography, contributing to understanding of prehistoric land organisation and settlement patterns in the region.
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 situated on the Wiltshire chalk downland. 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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