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Wansdyke is a substantial linear earthwork of late Romano-British or early Anglo-Saxon date, constructed as a defensive barrier across the Berkshire Downs. The Daniel's Lane section represents a well-preserved portion of this monument, consisting of a ditch with an accompanying bank that originally extended for considerable distances across the landscape. The earthwork is thought to have been constructed during the transitional period between Roman and Anglo-Saxon Britain, likely serving strategic territorial or defensive purposes. This section of Wansdyke remains archaeologically significant as evidence of large-scale engineering and land management practices during the early medieval period.
Wansdyke: Daniel's Lane section is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005594. View the official record →
Wansdyke is a substantial linear earthwork of late Romano-British or early Anglo-Saxon date, constructed as a defensive barrier across the Berkshire Downs. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005594.
Wansdyke: Daniel's Lane section 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 1005594.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Linear earthwork on Tidcombe Down (7.4 km), Long barrow 700m south of Tidcombe (7.5 km), Linear earthwork on Maccombe Down (7.5 km).
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