Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBronze Age and Iron Age timber trackways, 700m north west of Coppice Gate Farm

Bronze Age and Iron Age timber trackways, 700m north west of Coppice Gate Farm

England
List entry 1014431
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The timber trackways 700 metres north west of Coppice Gate Farm comprise evidence of Bronze Age and Iron Age routeways preserved in waterlogged conditions within the Somerset Levels. These archaeological remains represent ancient pathways constructed from wood, which survive exceptionally well in the anaerobic wetland environment characteristic of this region. The trackways demonstrate the importance of established communication and transport routes across the marshy terrain during the later prehistoric period, and their preservation provides significant material evidence for understanding settlement patterns and resource exploitation in Bronze Age and Iron Age Somerset.

Bronze Age and Iron Age timber trackways, 700m north west of Coppice Gate Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014431. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bronze Age and Iron Age timber trackways, 700m north west of Coppice Gate Farm?

The timber trackways 700 metres north west of Coppice Gate Farm comprise evidence of Bronze Age and Iron Age routeways preserved in waterlogged conditions within the Somerset Levels. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014431.

Who is responsible for protecting Bronze Age and Iron Age timber trackways, 700m north west of Coppice Gate Farm?

Bronze Age and Iron Age timber trackways, 700m north west of Coppice Gate Farm 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 1014431.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bronze Age and Iron Age timber trackways, 700m north west of Coppice Gate Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sections of the Sweet Track, the Post Track and associated remains 500m north east of Moorgate Farm (0.5 km), Bronze Age and Iron Age trackways 600m north east of Northbrook Farm (1.2 km), Duck decoy in Sharpham Park, 600m south west of Avalon Farm (4 km).

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