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 linear bank and ditch system located in Dorset. The monument is a prehistoric or Iron Age field system, characteristic of the agricultural organisation undertaken during the later prehistoric period in southern Britain. The earthwork survives as a substantial linear feature that formed part of the landscape management and land division practices of ancient communities in this region. Such systems reflect the increasing social complexity and territorial control evident in Dorset during the Iron Age and earlier periods.

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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Questions & answers

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 linear bank and ditch system 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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