Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMiddle Chase Farm ditch

Middle Chase Farm ditch

England
List entry 1003730
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Middle Chase Farm ditch is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date located in Wiltshire. The monument consists of a substantial ditch that represents a boundary feature typical of the later prehistoric period in southern England. Such linear ditches served defensive, territorial, or agricultural functions within Iron Age settlement hierarchies and landscape organisation. The site contributes to understanding of Iron Age land use and social structures across the Wiltshire downlands during the first millennium BC.

Middle Chase Farm ditch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003730. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Middle Chase Farm ditch?

Middle Chase Farm ditch is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003730.

Who is responsible for protecting Middle Chase Farm ditch?

Middle Chase Farm ditch 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 1003730.

What other scheduled monuments are near Middle Chase Farm ditch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrows SE of Thickthorn Farm (9.2 km), Earthworks on Thickthorn Down (9.4 km), Barrows N of St Giles Park (9.4 km).

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