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Martin Down enclosure is a Neolithic or Bronze Age earthwork monument situated on the chalk downland north of Huish Barn in Dorset. The site consists of an irregular enclosure defined by a ditch and bank system, characteristic of prehistoric ceremonial or domestic complexes in the region. Its precise dating and function remain subjects of archaeological study, though the monument represents an important example of early prehistoric land use and settlement patterns on the Dorset downs. The earthwork survives as an upstanding archaeological feature and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under national heritage designation.
Martin Down enclosure 300m north of Huish Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002766. View the official record →
Martin Down enclosure is a Neolithic or Bronze Age earthwork monument situated on the chalk downland north of Huish Barn in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002766.
Martin Down enclosure 300m north of Huish Barn 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 1002766.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Clandon Barrow, 450m west of Clandon Farm (9.7 km), Round barrow on Rew Hill (9.8 km), Round barrow SW of village (9.8 km).
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