Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLinear earthworks around Lyscombe Bottom

Linear earthworks around Lyscombe Bottom

England
List entry 1002454
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Linear earthworks around Lyscombe Bottom is a system of ancient linear features situated in Dorset. The earthworks are thought to date to the Iron Age period and represent field boundaries or territorial divisions characteristic of prehistoric land organisation in southern England. The monument comprises a series of linear banks and ditches that extend across the landscape, reflecting the agricultural and social patterns of Iron Age communities in this region. Such linear earthworks are significant for understanding how ancient peoples managed and divided their land holdings during the later prehistoric period.

Linear earthworks around Lyscombe Bottom is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002454. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Linear earthworks around Lyscombe Bottom?

Linear earthworks around Lyscombe Bottom is a system of ancient linear features situated in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002454.

Who is responsible for protecting Linear earthworks around Lyscombe Bottom?

Linear earthworks around Lyscombe Bottom 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 1002454.

What other scheduled monuments are near Linear earthworks around Lyscombe Bottom?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 320m south west of Laycock Dairy Farm (8.1 km), Deserted village of Bardolfeston (8.2 km), Four bowl barrows at the eastern end of Waterston Ridge, 490m south west and 500m south east of Ridge Farm (8.2 km).

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