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A Springfield style enclosure is a prehistoric ditched enclosure located approximately one kilometre north-north-east of Langdon Abbey in Kent. The monument comprises a group of associated prehistoric pits and ditches forming a characteristic Springfield-type enclosure, a settlement form identified with the Later Bronze Age period. The site also includes an oval barrow, indicating ritual or burial activity within the broader prehistoric landscape. The combination of domestic features and funerary monument demonstrates the multi-functional use of this Bronze Age settlement location.
A Springfield style enclosure, a group of associated prehistoric pits and ditches and an oval barrow 1km NNE of Langdon Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009020. View the official record →
A Springfield style enclosure is a prehistoric ditched enclosure located approximately one kilometre north-north-east of Langdon Abbey in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009020.
A Springfield style enclosure, a group of associated prehistoric pits and ditches and an oval barrow 1km NNE of Langdon Abbey 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 1009020.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maison Dieu (6.3 km), St James' Church (6.4 km), St Martin's Priory (remains of) (6.5 km).
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