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Linear earthwork NW of Sidbury camp is an ancient linear monument located in Wiltshire, England, positioned in the landscape northwest of Sidbury hillfort. The earthwork consists of a substantial linear bank and ditch formation, characteristic of Iron Age or Romano-British defensive or boundary features. Such linear earthworks in the region often functioned as territorial markers, stock enclosures, or supplementary fortification lines associated with nearby hillforts. The precise dating and original function of this particular example remain subjects of archaeological interpretation, though its proximity to Sidbury camp suggests possible contemporary use or defensive purpose within the wider settlement complex.
Linear earthwork NW of Sidbury camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003254. View the official record →
Linear earthwork NW of Sidbury camp is an ancient linear monument located in Wiltshire, England, positioned in the landscape northwest of Sidbury hillfort. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003254.
Linear earthwork NW of Sidbury camp 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 1003254.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wilbury House round barrow (8.9 km), Bowl barrow 260m SSW of Laundry Bungalows (9.1 km), Two bowl barrows 200m south of Laundry Bungalows (9.1 km).
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