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Wansdyke is a linear earthwork of Saxon date, constructed probably during the sixth or seventh century as a defensive frontier work in the landscape of early medieval Berkshire. The Daniel's Lane section represents a portion of this substantial bank and ditch system, which originally extended across considerable distances of southern England to demarcate territorial boundaries. The monument consists of a raised bank with an accompanying ditch, the physical remains of which are still visible in the modern landscape despite centuries of subsequent land use and agricultural activity. The earthwork is thought to have served administrative and defensive purposes during the early Anglo-Saxon period, marking a significant boundary in the political geography of the region.
Wansdyke: Daniel's Lane section is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005594. View the official record →
Wansdyke is a linear earthwork of Saxon date, constructed probably during the sixth or seventh century as a defensive frontier work in the landscape of early medieval Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005594.
Wansdyke: Daniel's Lane section 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 1005594.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Linear earthwork on Tidcombe Down (7.4 km), Long barrow 700m south of Tidcombe (7.5 km), Linear earthwork on Maccombe Down (7.5 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Wansdyke: Daniel's Lane section's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Wansdyke: Daniel's Lane section stands on White Chalk Subgroup, bedrock that formed in the Maastrichtian. The rock here is chalk.