Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Andyke, Bransbury

The Andyke, Bransbury

England
List entry 1015678
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Andyke, Bransbury is an Iron Age linear earthwork located in Hampshire. The monument consists of a substantial ditch and bank system that likely served a defensive or boundary function during the prehistoric period. Its precise dating and extent remain subjects of archaeological study, though its form is consistent with other Iron Age linear features found across southern England. The site represents an important example of Iron Age landscape organisation and territorial demarcation in the Hampshire region.

The Andyke, Bransbury is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015678. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Andyke, Bransbury?

The Andyke, Bransbury is an Iron Age linear earthwork located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015678.

Who is responsible for protecting The Andyke, Bransbury?

The Andyke, Bransbury 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 1015678.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Andyke, Bransbury?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Worthy Down ditch (8.7 km), Bowl barrow 630m NNE of Littleton House (8.8 km), Bowl barrow 270m SSW of Woolbury hillfort: one of a dispersed group of barrows on Stockbridge Down (9.1 km).

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