Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo cross dykes 580m and 610m north east of Wood Farm

Two cross dykes 580m and 610m north east of Wood Farm

England
List entry 1017709
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two cross dykes 580m and 610m north east of Wood Farm is an ancient monument comprising two linear defensive earthworks located in Wiltshire. The dykes date to the Iron Age and represent characteristic examples of cross-ridge fortifications, which functioned to control movement across the landscape and may have served territorial or defensive purposes. Each earthwork consists of a bank and ditch arrangement cutting across the natural topography of the chalk downland. These monuments form part of the wider pattern of Iron Age land division and fortification visible across the Wiltshire chalklands.

Two cross dykes 580m and 610m north east of Wood Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017709. View the official record →

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What is Two cross dykes 580m and 610m north east of Wood Farm?

Two cross dykes 580m and 610m north east of Wood Farm is an ancient monument comprising two linear defensive earthworks located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017709.

Who is responsible for protecting Two cross dykes 580m and 610m north east of Wood Farm?

Two cross dykes 580m and 610m north east of Wood Farm 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 1017709.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two cross dykes 580m and 610m north east of Wood Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four bowl barrows on Long Hill, 220m west of Mere Castle (1.5 km), Orchard Castle (4.4 km), Pen Pits quern quarries N of Combe Bottom (4.6 km).

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