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Two cross ridge dykes 710m and 790m east of Wellhead Farm is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Wiltshire. These dykes represent examples of cross ridge dykes, which are characteristically Iron Age or later prehistoric defensive or territorial features constructed across ridge lines and downland. The monuments consist of banks and ditches running transverse to the natural topography, a form of linear boundary that appears to have served both practical and symbolic functions in controlling movement across the landscape. Such features are common across Wiltshire's chalk downland and reflect the settlement patterns and land organisation of the prehistoric period.
Two cross ridge dykes 710m and 790m east of Wellhead Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020372. View the official record →
Two cross ridge dykes 710m and 790m east of Wellhead Farm is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020372.
Two cross ridge dykes 710m and 790m east of Wellhead 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 1020372.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 130m south-west of North End Farm (8.3 km), Strip lynchets immediately south west of Woodcombe Cleve (8.6 km), Long barrow 250m east of Polebridge Farm (8.7 km).
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