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Prehistoric Linear Boundary on Wepham Down is an ancient monument comprising a linear earthwork of prehistoric date located in Sussex, England. The monument consists of a ditch and bank formation that represents a territorial or land division boundary from the prehistoric period. Such linear boundaries are characteristic features of the Bronze Age and Iron Age landscape, serving to delineate land holdings, define territorial limits, or control movement across the downland. The survival of this earthwork on Wepham Down provides evidence of prehistoric land management and social organisation in the South Downs region.
Prehistoric linear boundary on Wepham Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015716. View the official record →
Prehistoric Linear Boundary on Wepham Down is an ancient monument comprising a linear earthwork of prehistoric date located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015716.
Prehistoric linear boundary on Wepham Down 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 1015716.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burpham camp (2.7 km), Prehistoric flint mine and part of a round barrow cemetery at Blackpatch, 400m north east of Myrtle Grove Farm (3.3 km), Ringwork 400m NNW of Batworthpark House (4.5 km).
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