Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of boundary earthwork east of Sidbury Hill

Section of boundary earthwork east of Sidbury Hill

England
List entry 1010063
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Section of boundary earthwork east of Sidbury Hill is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date located in Wiltshire. The monument comprises a ditch and bank formation that served defensive or territorial demarcation functions during the prehistoric period. Its position relative to Sidbury Hill, itself a significant Iron Age hillfort, suggests its role within a broader system of landscape management and settlement control in the region. The earthwork represents the archaeological evidence of organised boundary definition characteristic of Iron Age communities in southern Britain.

Section of boundary earthwork east of Sidbury Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010063. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of boundary earthwork east of Sidbury Hill?

Section of boundary earthwork east of Sidbury Hill is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010063.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of boundary earthwork east of Sidbury Hill?

Section of boundary earthwork east of Sidbury Hill 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 1010063.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of boundary earthwork east of Sidbury Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wilbury House round barrow (8.8 km), Bowl barrow 260m SSW of Laundry Bungalows (8.8 km), Two bowl barrows 200m south of Laundry Bungalows (8.8 km).

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