Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLinear earthwork on Tidcombe Down

Linear earthwork on Tidcombe Down

England
List entry 1004729
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Linear earthwork on Tidcombe Down is a prehistoric linear boundary or track monument situated on the Wiltshire downs. The earthwork survives as a substantial bank and ditch feature that reflects patterns of land division and territorial organisation during the Bronze Age or Iron Age period. Such linear monuments are characteristic of later prehistoric settlement landscapes, where they typically delineated land parcels, drove routes for livestock, or territorial boundaries between communities. The survival of the earthwork on Tidcombe Down contributes to understanding of prehistoric land use and social organisation across the Wiltshire chalk downlands.

Linear earthwork on Tidcombe Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004729. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Linear earthwork on Tidcombe Down?

Linear earthwork on Tidcombe Down is a prehistoric linear boundary or track monument situated on the Wiltshire downs. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004729.

Who is responsible for protecting Linear earthwork on Tidcombe Down?

Linear earthwork on Tidcombe 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 1004729.

What other scheduled monuments are near Linear earthwork on Tidcombe Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Celtic field system on Chute Down (3.9 km), Bowl barrow on Wick Down (5.3 km), Ludgershall Castle, a medieval ringwork and castle, Ludgershall (7.2 km).

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