Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo boundary earthworks on the west of Rushall Down

Two boundary earthworks on the west of Rushall Down

England
List entry 1009813
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two boundary earthworks on the west of Rushall Down is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument located in Wiltshire. The earthworks consist of linear banks and ditches that served to demarcate territorial or land divisions during prehistory. Their precise dating and original extent remain subjects of archaeological study, though their form is consistent with prehistoric boundary systems documented across Wiltshire's chalk downland. The monument contributes to understanding patterns of land use and settlement organisation in the prehistoric period across this region of southern England.

Two boundary earthworks on the west of Rushall Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009813. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two boundary earthworks on the west of Rushall Down?

Two boundary earthworks on the west of Rushall Down is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009813.

Who is responsible for protecting Two boundary earthworks on the west of Rushall Down?

Two boundary earthworks on the west of Rushall 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 1009813.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two boundary earthworks on the west of Rushall Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 830m south west of Greenlands Bungalow, east of Shrewton (9.9 km), Bowl barrow 400m south east of Greenland Farm, forming part of a linear round barrow cemetery west of the Lesser Cursus (9.9 km), Bell barrow 450m south east of Greenland Farm, forming part of a linear round barrow cemetery west of the Lesser Cursus (10 km).

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