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Wansdyke is a linear earthwork of Early Saxon date, constructed during the fifth to seventh centuries AD, which extends across the chalk downlands of Wiltshire and adjacent counties. This particular section, running northwest of Wernham Farm to southwest of New Buildings, comprises a substantial bank and ditch formation typical of the monument's defensive or territorial characteristics. The earthwork's physical construction demonstrates considerable engineering effort, with the ditch forming a prominent feature in the landscape alongside its accompanying bank. The monument remains archaeologically significant as evidence of Early Saxon land management, territorial demarcation, or boundary definition during the post-Roman period in southern England.
Wansdyke: section 610yds (560m) NW of Wernham Farm to 250yds (230m) SW of New Buildings is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003784. View the official record →
Wansdyke is a linear earthwork of Early Saxon date, constructed during the fifth to seventh centuries AD, which extends across the chalk downlands of Wiltshire and adjacent counties. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003784.
Wansdyke: section 610yds (560m) NW of Wernham Farm to 250yds (230m) SW of New Buildings 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 1003784.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Disc barrow at Easton Clump (7.5 km), Easton Clump settlement (7.5 km), Settlement and field system on Milton Hill (Fyfield Down) (8.1 km).
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