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Roman earthwork is a linear earthwork located in Wiltshire, England. The monument consists of a bank and ditch formation typical of Roman military or administrative installations of the period. Its precise dating and function within the Roman landscape remain subjects of scholarly study, though the earthwork's linear character suggests it may have served defensive or boundary purposes associated with Roman occupation and settlement patterns in the region. The site represents part of the broader pattern of Roman infrastructure in Wiltshire during the first to fourth centuries AD.
Roman earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005618. View the official record →
Roman earthwork is a linear earthwork located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005618.
Roman earthwork 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 1005618.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow, Winterbourne (0.9 km), Roman road between A30 main road and Winterslow Corner (2.9 km), Fussell's long barrow (3.3 km).
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