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Woodland Down ditch is a linear earthwork monument situated in Wiltshire, England. The ditch forms part of the archaeological landscape of the Wiltshire downlands and represents evidence of ancient land division and territorial boundary systems. Such linear features are characteristic of prehistoric and Romano-British periods, reflecting patterns of settlement organisation and land management across southern England. The monument's precise dating and functional interpretation contribute to understanding the development of agrarian societies in this region during antiquity.
Woodland Down ditch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005617. View the official record →
Woodland Down ditch is a linear earthwork monument situated in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005617.
Woodland Down ditch 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 1005617.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Slight univallate hillfort 850m north east of Busseys Stool Farm (8.3 km), Bowl barrow 130m south of Bloody Shard Gate (9.2 km), Part of Ackling Dyke (Roman road), including Roman road on Oakley Down (9.6 km).
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