Scheduled MonumentsEnglandScrubbed Oak enclosure and linear boundary earthwork

Scrubbed Oak enclosure and linear boundary earthwork

England
List entry 1017713
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Scrubbed Oak enclosure and linear boundary earthwork is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England. The site comprises an enclosure with associated linear earthwork, features typical of Bronze Age or Iron Age land organisation and settlement patterns in the county. The earthworks survive as soil and turf banks that define the boundaries of the enclosed area and extend as a linear feature across the landscape, reflecting ancient territorial divisions or pastoral management systems. Such monuments are significant for understanding prehistoric settlement hierarchies, land use, and social organisation in Wiltshire during the later prehistoric period.

Scrubbed Oak enclosure and linear boundary earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017713. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Scrubbed Oak enclosure and linear boundary earthwork?

Scrubbed Oak enclosure and linear boundary earthwork is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017713.

Who is responsible for protecting Scrubbed Oak enclosure and linear boundary earthwork?

Scrubbed Oak enclosure and linear boundary 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 1017713.

What other scheduled monuments are near Scrubbed Oak enclosure and linear boundary earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 400m west of Vicarage Barn (5.8 km), Tithe barn and gatehouse at Place Farm (6.8 km), Wick Farm settlement site (7.6 km).

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