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Wansdyke is a linear earthwork of probable late Saxon date, constructed as a territorial or defensive boundary. This section, extending approximately 1120 metres eastwards from Burnt House Inn in Somerset, forms part of the longer monument that runs across the Mendip Hills and surrounding terrain. The dyke consists of a substantial bank with an external ditch, a characteristic feature of Saxon linear boundaries dating to around the seventh century. This particular stretch represents well-preserved evidence of early medieval land division and territorial control in the Somerset landscape.
Wansdyke: section 1230yds (1120m) eastwards from Burnt House Inn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007003. View the official record →
Wansdyke is a linear earthwork of probable late Saxon date, constructed as a territorial or defensive boundary. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007003.
Wansdyke: section 1230yds (1120m) eastwards from Burnt House Inn 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 1007003.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa at Upper Hayes (3.9 km), Part of a Roman road 565m north of Abbey Farm (3.9 km), Bowl barrow 150m NNW of Abbey Farm (4.2 km).
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