Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of boundary earthwork north-west of Sidbury Hill

Section of boundary earthwork north-west of Sidbury Hill

England
List entry 1010064
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Section of boundary earthwork north-west of Sidbury Hill is a linear defensive or demarcatory earthwork located in Wiltshire. The monument consists of a ditch and bank system characteristic of Iron Age territorial boundaries, dating to the pre-Roman period. Its precise function, whether serving primarily defensive or administrative purposes in controlling movement across the landscape, remains a subject of archaeological interpretation. The earthwork forms part of the wider pattern of linear works found across southern Britain during the Iron Age, reflecting the organised landscape management and territorial assertion of contemporary communities.

Section of boundary earthwork north-west of Sidbury Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010064. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of boundary earthwork north-west of Sidbury Hill?

Section of boundary earthwork north-west of Sidbury Hill is a linear defensive or demarcatory earthwork located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010064.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of boundary earthwork north-west of Sidbury Hill?

Section of boundary earthwork north-west 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 1010064.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of boundary earthwork north-west of Sidbury Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wilbury House round barrow (9.1 km), Bell barrow 650m east of the Pennings, Earl's Farm Down (9.3 km), Two disc barrows and a bell barrow, 400m east of the Pennings, Earl's Farm Down (9.4 km).

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