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Linear earthworks around Lyscombe Bottom is a series of ancient linear features situated in Dorset. The earthworks comprise ditches and banks that traverse the landscape, characteristic of prehistoric or Romano-British territorial boundaries, land division systems, or defensive structures. Such linear earthworks across southern England typically date from the Iron Age through the Roman period, though precise dating for this particular site requires archaeological investigation. The monument represents evidence of organised land management and social organisation in the ancient landscape of Dorset.
Linear earthworks around Lyscombe Bottom is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002454. View the official record →
Linear earthworks around Lyscombe Bottom is a series of ancient linear features situated in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002454.
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.
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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