What is recorded here
Two earthwork enclosures and a long linear ridge stand 625m north of Barbury Castle in Swindon, England. They are recorded as a scheduled monument, meaning the state recognises their ancient shape and protects them from casual destruction. The earthworks may have marked territory, guided ritual movement or excluded unwanted people. They still draw attention because they remain visible on the land.
The National Heritage List for England records Two earthwork enclosures and a linear earthwork 625m north of Barbury Castle as a scheduled monument. The saved point comes from the centre supplied by the official record. Listing does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Barbury CastleArchaeological place · 688 yd
Three bowl barrows: part of a barrow cemetery west of Barbury CastleScheduled monument · 749 yd
Field system and earthwork enclosure on Burderop DownScheduled monument · 1268 yd
Barbury HillMountain / peak · 1360 yd
Milstone at Upper Herdswick FarmListed building · 1435 yd
Barrow on Smeathe's RidgeScheduled monument · 1.1 mi
Walker's PlantationWood · 1.4 mi
Victorian wall post boxOld post box · 1.5 mi
Four Mile ClumpForest · 1.8 mi
The RidgewayVisitor information · 1.8 mi
Hackpen White HorseHeritage attraction · 1.8 mi
Hackpen HillMountain / peak · 1.9 mi