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 prehistoric linear earthwork located in Wiltshire. The monument comprises a substantial bank and ditch formation that dates to the Iron Age, representing a period of significant territorial demarcation and settlement organisation in southern Britain. Such boundary earthworks served to define land holdings, regulate movement, and potentially assert social and political authority over the landscape. The physical remains preserve evidence of Iron Age land use patterns and demonstrate the engineering capabilities of communities during this period of British prehistory.

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 prehistoric linear earthwork 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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