Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe western of two linear earthworks north of West Woodyates Manor

The western of two linear earthworks north of West Woodyates Manor

England
List entry 1012139
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The western 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 characteristic of Iron Age field systems or later prehistoric land divisions in southern Britain. Its precise dating and function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation, though such linear features typically served defensive, administrative, or agricultural purposes during the Iron Age and Romano-British periods. The monument forms part of a broader landscape of prehistoric field boundaries and settlement patterns documented in the Dorset chalklands.

The western of two linear earthworks north of West Woodyates Manor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012139. View the official record →

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What is The western of two linear earthworks north of West Woodyates Manor?

The western 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 1012139.

Who is responsible for protecting The western of two linear earthworks north of West Woodyates Manor?

The western 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 1012139.

What other scheduled monuments are near The western of two linear earthworks north of West Woodyates Manor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross 70m north of St Michael's Church (8.7 km), Medieval settlement at Brockington, immediately north east of Brockington Farm (8.8 km), Barrow on Parsonage Hill (8.9 km).

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