Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Carrion Tree Rack:a linear boundary in Rushmore Park, south west, south and north east of Park Cottage

The Carrion Tree Rack:a linear boundary in Rushmore Park, south west, south and north east of Park Cottage

England
List entry 1020727
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Carrion Tree Rack is a linear boundary monument recorded in the Wiltshire landscape near Park Cottage in Rushmore Park. The earthwork consists of a bank and ditch formation extending in multiple directions—south west, south, and north east from its reference point—and represents a field or territorial division of considerable antiquity. Such linear features in this region typically date to the Iron Age or Romano-British periods, though without excavation the precise chronology remains uncertain. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and forms part of the wider pattern of ancient field systems and boundaries that characterise the Wiltshire downs.

The Carrion Tree Rack:a linear boundary in Rushmore Park, south west, south and north east of Park Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020727. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Carrion Tree Rack:a linear boundary in Rushmore Park, south west, south and north east of Park Cottage?

The Carrion Tree Rack is a linear boundary monument recorded in the Wiltshire landscape near Park Cottage in Rushmore Park. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020727.

Who is responsible for protecting The Carrion Tree Rack:a linear boundary in Rushmore Park, south west, south and north east of Park Cottage?

The Carrion Tree Rack:a linear boundary in Rushmore Park, south west, south and north east of Park Cottage 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 1020727.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Carrion Tree Rack:a linear boundary in Rushmore Park, south west, south and north east of Park Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 700m south of Old Turnpike (8.5 km), Round barrow cemetery in Hyde Hill Plantation (8.8 km), Round barrow cemetery 400m and 500m south east of Hyde Hill Plantation (9 km).

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