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The eastern of two linear earthworks north of West Woodyates Manor is a prehistoric linear boundary or territorial marker located in Dorset. The earthwork survives as a substantial bank and ditch formation running across the landscape, characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age date, though precise dating remains uncertain without excavation. Such linear earthworks were commonly constructed to demarcate land divisions, control movement across the downs, or establish territorial boundaries during the later prehistoric period. The monument's survival alongside its western counterpart demonstrates the scale of landscape organization undertaken by prehistoric communities in this region of central southern England.
The eastern of two linear earthworks north of West Woodyates Manor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012140. View the official record →
The eastern of two linear earthworks north of West Woodyates Manor is a prehistoric linear boundary or territorial marker located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012140.
The eastern of two linear earthworks north of West Woodyates Manor 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 1012140.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross 70m north of St Michael's Church (8.9 km), Medieval settlement at Brockington, immediately north east of Brockington Farm (8.9 km), Barrow on Parsonage Hill (9.1 km).
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