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LINEAR EARTHWORK
A substantial bank and ditch forming a major boundary between two adjacent landholdings of prehistoric or later date.
Classifications
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| BOUNDARY | The limit to an area as defined on a map or by a marker of some form e.g. BOUNDARY WALL. Use specific term where known. |
| BOUNDARY EARTHWORK | An earthwork that indicates the limit of an area or a piece of land. |
| DYKE | A drystone or turf wall forming a linear barrier. |
| LINEAR FEATURE | A straight or curved archaeological feature. Use specific term where known. |
