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The Wansdyke is a substantial linear earthwork of early medieval date, probably constructed during the sixth or seventh century. This section of the monument, located approximately 375 metres south-east of Knowle Farm in Somerset, comprises part of a defensive boundary that extends for considerable distances across the landscape. The dyke typically consists of a bank and ditch arrangement, forming a physical barrier across the terrain. The work represents a significant example of early medieval territorial control and boundary demarcation, though the precise political or military context of its construction remains a subject of scholarly debate.
Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 375m south east of Knowle Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004523. View the official record →
The Wansdyke is a substantial linear earthwork of early medieval date, probably constructed during the sixth or seventh century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004523.
Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 375m south east of Knowle Farm 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 1004523.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stantonbury camp and adjacent sections of Wansdyke (3 km), Standing stone called Hautville's Quoit (4.4 km), Two stone circles and two stone avenues at Stanton Drew, east of Court Farm (4.7 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 375m south east of Knowle Farm'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.
Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 375m south east of Knowle Farm stands on Warwickshire Group, bedrock that formed in the Early Permian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone, sandstone, coal, ironstone and ferricrete.