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Odstock Copse earthwork is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England. The site comprises earthwork remains of archaeological significance dating to the ancient period, though its precise chronology and original function require careful interpretation from surviving surface features. The monument is situated within a wooded area, which has influenced both its preservation and archaeological investigation. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains a subject of archaeological interest and forms part of the broader landscape of prehistoric activity documented across Wiltshire.
Odstock Copse earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004775. View the official record →
Odstock Copse earthwork is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004775.
Odstock Copse earthwork 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 1004775.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mizmaze on Breamore Down (4.8 km), Giant's Grave: a long barrow 400m north-west of Down Farm (5.1 km), Whitsbury hillfort (5.7 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Odstock Copse earthwork's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Odstock Copse earthwork stands on White Chalk Subgroup, bedrock that formed in the Maastrichtian. The rock here is chalk.