Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBronze Age and Iron Age trackways 600m north east of Northbrook Farm

Bronze Age and Iron Age trackways 600m north east of Northbrook Farm

England
List entry 1014444
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The trackways located north east of Northbrook Farm in Somerset represent a significant example of Bronze Age and Iron Age communication routes. These ancient paths, preserved as linear features in the landscape, document the movement and connectivity of communities during the second and first millennia before the Common Era. The trackways demonstrate the established patterns of settlement and resource exploitation characteristic of these periods in the Somerset landscape, serving as evidence of sustained human activity and territorial organisation across the Mendip region and surrounding lowlands.

Bronze Age and Iron Age trackways 600m north east of Northbrook Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014444. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bronze Age and Iron Age trackways 600m north east of Northbrook Farm?

The trackways located north east of Northbrook Farm in Somerset represent a significant example of Bronze Age and Iron Age communication routes. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014444.

Who is responsible for protecting Bronze Age and Iron Age trackways 600m north east of Northbrook Farm?

Bronze Age and Iron Age trackways 600m north east of Northbrook 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 1014444.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bronze Age and Iron Age trackways 600m north east of Northbrook Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duck decoy in Sharpham Park, 600m south west of Avalon Farm (2.8 km), Tinney's trackways, west of Sharpham Bridge (3.2 km), Beckery Chapel and cemetery (site of) (4.8 km).

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