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The Bokerley Line is a linear earthwork north of West Woodyates Manor in Dorset, England, consisting of a substantial bank and ditch that formed part of an ancient territorial boundary. The monument dates from the late Iron Age and Roman period, with archaeological evidence suggesting it was constructed and maintained over several centuries as a defensive or demarcation feature. The earthwork runs across the chalk downland landscape and represents a significant investment in labour and engineering, indicating the importance of controlling movement and access across this part of southern England. The surviving sections preserve evidence of how Romano-British communities organised their landscape and defended their territories during a period of significant social and political change.
Two sections of a linear earthwork north of West Woodyates Manor: part of the `Bokerley Line' is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012136. View the official record →
The Bokerley Line is a linear earthwork north of West Woodyates Manor in Dorset, England, consisting of a substantial bank and ditch that formed part of an ancient territorial boundary. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012136.
Two sections of a linear earthwork north of West Woodyates Manor: part of the `Bokerley Line' 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 1012136.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrows N of St Giles Park (7.8 km), Barrows in and near St Giles Park (8.1 km), Medieval settlement at Brockington, immediately north east of Brockington Farm (9.2 km).
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