A substantial bank and ditch forming a major boundary between two adjacent landholdings of prehistoric or later date.
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. |