Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMultiple trackway between and north of Round Clump and Dogtail Plantation

Multiple trackway between and north of Round Clump and Dogtail Plantation

England
List entry 1010280
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Multiple trackway between and north of Round Clump and Dogtail Plantation is a prehistoric linear earthwork in Wiltshire, consisting of a series of parallel or closely-spaced worn paths that represent ancient routeways across the landscape. The trackways are characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age date, formed through repeated passage of people, animals, and vehicles along established routes over extended periods. Their location in the Wiltshire downlands reflects the importance of communication and movement networks during protohistoric times. Such features, often termed "Celtic fields" or ancient tracks, provide archaeological evidence for settlement patterns, land use, and territorial organisation in prehistoric southern England.

Multiple trackway between and north of Round Clump and Dogtail Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010280. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Multiple trackway between and north of Round Clump and Dogtail Plantation?

Multiple trackway between and north of Round Clump and Dogtail Plantation is a prehistoric linear earthwork in Wiltshire, consisting of a series of parallel or closely-spaced worn paths that represent ancient routeways across the landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010280.

Who is responsible for protecting Multiple trackway between and north of Round Clump and Dogtail Plantation?

Multiple trackway between and north of Round Clump and Dogtail Plantation 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 1010280.

What other scheduled monuments are near Multiple trackway between and north of Round Clump and Dogtail Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Orcheston Down Romano-British landscape (8.4 km), Two boundary features to the north/north-east and west of Silver Barrow (8.5 km), Silver Barrow, Orcheston Down (8.7 km).

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