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Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 425m south of New Barn Farm is a section of the substantial earthwork that extends across the Somerset Levels and surrounding uplands. The Wansdyke represents a major linear defensive or territorial boundary, likely constructed during the early medieval period, possibly in the late 5th or 6th century, though its precise dating remains subject to scholarly debate. The surviving earthwork consists of a ditch and bank, and this particular section south of New Barn Farm forms part of the broader monument's course across the landscape. The Wansdyke remains one of the most significant linear monuments of early medieval Britain, suggesting organized labour and territorial control during a formative period in English history.
Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 425m south of New Barn Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003066. View the official record →
Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 425m south of New Barn Farm is a section of the substantial earthwork that extends across the Somerset Levels and surrounding uplands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003066.
Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 425m south of New Barn 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 1003066.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone called Hautville's Quoit (1.9 km), Two stone circles and two stone avenues at Stanton Drew, east of Court Farm (2.4 km), Bridge near Manor House (2.5 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 425m south of New Barn 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 425m south of New Barn Farm stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.