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Wansdyke is a linear boundary earthwork of early medieval date, constructed most likely during the sixth or seventh century as a defensive or territorial frontier. The section recorded 585 metres north of Tuckingmill Farm in Somerset forms part of the longer monument that extends across the Mendip plateau, comprising a substantial bank and ditch aligned roughly east-west. The earthwork represents an important example of early Anglo-Saxon engineering and territorial organization, with the Tuckingmill Farm location situated within the central stretch of this significant linear defense system. The monument survives in this location as an upstanding earthwork of archaeological and historical importance, contributing to understanding of early medieval Somerset and broader patterns of landscape division in the post-Roman period.
Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 585m north of Tuckingmill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007004. View the official record →
Wansdyke is a linear boundary earthwork of early medieval date, constructed most likely during the sixth or seventh century as a defensive or territorial frontier. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007004.
Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 585m north of Tuckingmill 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 1007004.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stantonbury camp and adjacent sections of Wansdyke (1 km), Compton Dando Bridge (1.7 km), Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 375m south east of Knowle Farm (2 km).
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