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Three associated linear earthworks on Martin Down is a prehistoric monument complex located on Martin Down in Wiltshire, comprising three distinct linear features of archaeological significance. The earthworks date to the Bronze Age and represent boundary divisions or territorial markers characteristic of the period's land organisation practices. The linear features survive as banks and ditches visible across the downland landscape, forming a system that likely functioned to demarcate land use or delineate areas of settlement and agricultural activity. This monument group contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age territorial management in the Wessex chalklands and remains an important example of prehistoric linear monuments in the region.
Three associated linear earthworks on Martin Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012137. View the official record →
Three associated linear earthworks on Martin Down is a prehistoric monument complex located on Martin Down in Wiltshire, comprising three distinct linear features of archaeological significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012137.
Three associated linear earthworks on Martin Down 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 1012137.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Mount Ararat, 550m east of Burrows Farm (8.7 km), Two bowl barrows on Mount Ararat, 865m and 910m north east of Stephen's Castle (8.9 km), Medieval settlement 750m north west of Knowlton (9 km).
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