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Linear earthwork on West Down is a Bronze Age or Iron Age linear earthwork located in Wiltshire. The monument consists of a ditch and bank arrangement typical of prehistoric linear boundaries, which served various functions including territorial demarcation, livestock management, or ceremonial purposes. Its precise dating and original extent remain subjects of archaeological investigation, though its form is consistent with similar linear features found across southern England dating to the later prehistoric period. The earthwork represents an important record of ancient land use and settlement patterns in the Wiltshire landscape.
Linear earthwork on West Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004707. View the official record →
Linear earthwork on West Down is a Bronze Age or Iron Age linear earthwork located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004707.
Linear earthwork on West 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 1004707.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deptford Down round barrow (7.7 km), Yarnbury camp (Yarnbury Castle) (8 km), Milestone SE of Yarnbury Castle (8.1 km).
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