Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 530m north west of Park Farm

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History & significance

The Wansdyke is a linear earthwork of Iron Age or Romano-British date that extends across southern England, with this particular stretch located northwest of Park Farm in Somerset representing a section of defensive or territorial boundary. The monument comprises a substantial ditch with an associated bank, characteristic of the wider Wansdyke system, and at this location survives as an upstanding earthwork feature visible in the modern landscape. The structure is generally attributed to the Iron Age period, though some sections may have been reused or maintained during the Romano-British era, reflecting its strategic importance as a boundary or defensive line. This segment of the Wansdyke contributes to understanding the broader pattern of prehistoric and Romano-British land division and fortification in the Somerset region.

Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 530m north west of Park Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007008. View the official record →

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