Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo linear earthworks, two barrows and Iron Age and Romano-British settlements on Tidpit Common Down

Two linear earthworks, two barrows and Iron Age and Romano-British settlements on Tidpit Common Down

England
List entry 1010762
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Tidpit Common Down is a complex of Iron Age and Romano-British settlement remains located in Wiltshire, comprising two linear earthworks, two barrows, and associated settlement features. The site reflects sustained occupation and land use across the late prehistoric and Romano-British periods, with the linear earthworks likely functioning as territorial boundaries or field divisions contemporary with the settlement activity. The barrows, presumably of Bronze Age or Iron Age date, represent earlier funerary monuments that remained visible landmarks within the later settlement landscape. The combination of defensive or organizational earthworks with burial monuments and domestic occupation illustrates the layered archaeological character of this downland location.

Two linear earthworks, two barrows and Iron Age and Romano-British settlements on Tidpit Common Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010762. View the official record →

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What is Two linear earthworks, two barrows and Iron Age and Romano-British settlements on Tidpit Common Down?

Tidpit Common Down is a complex of Iron Age and Romano-British settlement remains located in Wiltshire, comprising two linear earthworks, two barrows, and associated settlement features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010762.

Who is responsible for protecting Two linear earthworks, two barrows and Iron Age and Romano-British settlements on Tidpit Common Down?

Two linear earthworks, two barrows and Iron Age and Romano-British settlements on Tidpit Common 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 1010762.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two linear earthworks, two barrows and Iron Age and Romano-British settlements on Tidpit Common Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Mount Ararat, 550m east of Burrows Farm (8.2 km), Two bowl barrows on Mount Ararat, 865m and 910m north east of Stephen's Castle (8.3 km), Stephen's Castle, a bowl barrow 720m east of Eastworth Farm (8.7 km).

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