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Wansdyke is a linear earthwork of Iron Age or Romano-British date that extends across the Wiltshire downs. This particular section, running south from Furze Hill towards the Marlborough-Pewsey road, forms part of the larger defensive or boundary system that traverses the landscape for several miles. The earthwork comprises a ditch with an associated bank, typical of territorial divisions or defensive works of its period. The monument remains archaeologically significant as evidence of land management and social organisation during the Iron Age or Romano-British transition.
Wansdyke: section from S of Furze Hill to Marlborough-Pewsey road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004719. View the official record →
Wansdyke is a linear earthwork of Iron Age or Romano-British date that extends across the Wiltshire downs. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004719.
Wansdyke: section from S of Furze Hill to Marlborough-Pewsey road 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 1004719.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 'Giant's Grave' long barrow on Milton Hill (8.3 km), 'The Spectacles' (8.6 km), The Hatfield Earthwork: a henge enclosure, henge and remains of monumental mound at Marden (9.3 km).
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Research the area around Wansdyke: section from S of Furze Hill to Marlborough-Pewsey road