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Sharpridge earthworks is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Wiltshire. The monument comprises a substantial bank and ditch system that extends across the landscape, characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age defensive or territorial boundaries. Its physical form suggests it functioned as either a field system or a boundary marker associated with settlement activity during the later prehistoric period. The earthwork survives as a prominent topographical feature and contributes to understanding land use and settlement patterns in prehistoric Wiltshire.
Sharpridge earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004748. View the official record →
Sharpridge earthworks is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004748.
Sharpridge earthworks 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 1004748.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Langdean stone circle (9.6 km), Bowl barrow forming part of a linear round barrow cemetery on Allington Down (9.7 km), Wansdyke: section from S of Furze Hill to Marlborough-Pewsey road (9.9 km).
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