Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWick Down Farm earthwork

Wick Down Farm earthwork

England
List entry 1003250
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wick Down Farm is a Neolithic earthwork located in Wiltshire, England. The site comprises a ditched enclosure that dates to the Neolithic period, representing one of the various defensive or ceremonial structures constructed during this era of early farming communities. The earthwork's physical remains consist of substantial ditches that define the enclosed area, evidence of considerable labour investment by its builders. Such monuments reflect the social organisation and land-use practices of Neolithic Wiltshire, a region particularly rich in prehistoric archaeology.

Wick Down Farm earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003250. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wick Down Farm earthwork?

Wick Down Farm is a Neolithic earthwork located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003250.

Who is responsible for protecting Wick Down Farm earthwork?

Wick Down Farm earthwork 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 1003250.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wick Down Farm earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of barrows on Draycott Hill (9.3 km), Earthwork W of New Town Farm (9.4 km), Two round barrows W of New Town Farm (9.4 km).

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