Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA Bronze Age post alignment and timber platform at Flag Fen and associated Bronze Age and later field systems and settlement to either side of the Northey Road

A Bronze Age post alignment and timber platform at Flag Fen and associated Bronze Age and later field systems and settlement to either side of the Northey Road

England
List entry 1406460
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Bronze Age post alignment and timber platform at Flag Fen is a prehistoric timber structure located in Northamptonshire that provides evidence of organised construction and settlement activity during the Bronze Age period. The site comprises a substantial alignment of wooden posts together with an associated timber platform, alongside Bronze Age and later field systems and settlement remains positioned to either side of the Northey Road. The post alignment represents a significant example of Bronze Age timber engineering and suggests purposeful layout of the landscape, whilst the associated field systems and settlement evidence demonstrate continuity and development of occupation across multiple periods. The archaeological remains are indicative of Bronze Age community organisation and land management practices in the East Midlands region.

A Bronze Age post alignment and timber platform at Flag Fen and associated Bronze Age and later field systems and settlement to either side of the Northey Road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1406460. View the official record →

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What is A Bronze Age post alignment and timber platform at Flag Fen and associated Bronze Age and later field systems and settlement to either side of the Northey Road?

The Bronze Age post alignment and timber platform at Flag Fen is a prehistoric timber structure located in Northamptonshire that provides evidence of organised construction and settlement activity during the Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1406460.

Who is responsible for protecting A Bronze Age post alignment and timber platform at Flag Fen and associated Bronze Age and later field systems and settlement to either side of the Northey Road?

A Bronze Age post alignment and timber platform at Flag Fen and associated Bronze Age and later field systems and settlement to either side of the Northey Road 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 1406460.

What other scheduled monuments are near A Bronze Age post alignment and timber platform at Flag Fen and associated Bronze Age and later field systems and settlement to either side of the Northey Road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman field system and trackway with later field ditches and drove on Whittlesey Washes, 60m south of Bedford House (1 km), Stanground Wash Bronze Age Barrow Cemetery (1.7 km), Horsey Hill Fort: a Civil War fieldwork (3.2 km).

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