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Sections of Wansdyke in Jockey Copse and Round Copse is a linear earthwork forming part of the greater Wansdyke defensive system that extends across Wiltshire and Somerset. The monument comprises a ditch and bank, characteristics typical of this early medieval construction dated to between the fifth and seventh centuries. These sections, preserved within the named copses, represent a portion of what was once a substantially longer frontier work, likely serving to demarcate territorial boundaries during the early Anglo-Saxon period. The earthwork remains visible as an archaeological feature demonstrating the engineering methods and territorial organisation of early medieval communities in southern England.
Sections of Wansdyke in Jockey Copse and Round Copse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004751. View the official record →
Sections of Wansdyke in Jockey Copse and Round Copse is a linear earthwork forming part of the greater Wansdyke defensive system that extends across Wiltshire and Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004751.
Sections of Wansdyke in Jockey Copse and Round Copse 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 1004751.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 700m south of Tidcombe (6.3 km), Tow Barrow: a long barrow on Wexcombe Down (6.4 km), Linear earthwork on Maccombe Down (6.6 km).
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