Sherston earthworks
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Sherston earthworks
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 25 Jul 2021
The pronounced earth embankment to the west of the village church is only partly enclosed and lies on the plateau close to the valley formed by the Sherston branch of the Avon. Fencing marks some of the line. The village has a long history, and as it lies close to the Fosse Way it is not surprising there have been Roman finds. Indeed, there are a few flint arrowheads too, but the main records are of the Saxon era onwards.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.572667
Longitude
-2.217254