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West of Pirton village is an ancient monument consisting of probable prehistoric ring ditches and evidence of Anglo-Saxon settlement. The ring ditches, visible as cropmarks, indicate Bronze Age or Iron Age ceremonial or domestic enclosures typical of prehistoric land use in Hertfordshire. The Anglo-Saxon occupation represents later activity on the site, demonstrating continuity of settlement in the locality from prehistoric through early medieval periods. This palimpsest of occupation makes the site significant for understanding long-term patterns of human activity and landscape use in the region.
Anglo-Saxon settlement, and probable prehistoric ring ditches, west of Pirton village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1434415. View the official record →
West of Pirton village is an ancient monument consisting of probable prehistoric ring ditches and evidence of Anglo-Saxon settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1434415.
Anglo-Saxon settlement, and probable prehistoric ring ditches, west of Pirton village 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 1434415.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and associated enclosure at Rectory Farm (0.3 km), Toot Hill motte and bailey castle and shrunken medieval village at Pirton (0.5 km), Bowl barrow at Knocking Knoll, 640m E of Pegsdon Common Farm (1.2 km).
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