Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBurnt mound in Fox Hollies Park, 140m south east of Round Pool

Burnt mound in Fox Hollies Park, 140m south east of Round Pool

England
List entry 1020541
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Overview

History & significance

Burnt mound in Fox Hollies Park, Worcestershire, is an ancient monument consisting of a mound of fire-cracked stone and charcoal-rich deposits. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents evidence of prehistoric industrial or domestic heating practices, likely associated with cooking, water heating, or metalworking activities. The mound's composition of burnt stones and ash indicates repeated episodes of fire use over time. Such burnt mounds are characteristic Bronze Age features found across the British landscape, providing valuable archaeological evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and daily life in the region.

Burnt mound in Fox Hollies Park, 140m south east of Round Pool is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020541. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burnt mound in Fox Hollies Park, 140m south east of Round Pool?

Burnt mound in Fox Hollies Park, Worcestershire, is an ancient monument consisting of a mound of fire-cracked stone and charcoal-rich deposits. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020541.

Who is responsible for protecting Burnt mound in Fox Hollies Park, 140m south east of Round Pool?

Burnt mound in Fox Hollies Park, 140m south east of Round Pool 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 1020541.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burnt mound in Fox Hollies Park, 140m south east of Round Pool?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hob's Moat, 60m north of Castle Lane (2.2 km), Burnt mounds at Moseley Bog, 380m north east of Moseley New Pool (3.1 km), Kent's Moat (4.5 km).

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