Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBurnt mounds at Moseley Bog, 380m north east of Moseley New Pool

Burnt mounds at Moseley Bog, 380m north east of Moseley New Pool

England
List entry 1020542
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Burnt mounds at Moseley Bog is a Bronze Age monument located in Worcestershire, consisting of a substantial accumulation of heat-fractured stone and charcoal-rich deposits. The site represents evidence of prehistoric industrial or domestic activity, likely related to the heating of water for various purposes, a practice characteristic of Bronze Age settlement patterns in the British landscape. The burnt stone heaps are positioned in what would have been a wetland environment, reflecting the Bronze Age exploitation of diverse ecological zones. This monument provides archaeological insight into Bronze Age land use and technological practices in the West Midlands region.

Burnt mounds at Moseley Bog, 380m north east of Moseley New Pool is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020542. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burnt mounds at Moseley Bog, 380m north east of Moseley New Pool?

Burnt mounds at Moseley Bog is a Bronze Age monument located in Worcestershire, consisting of a substantial accumulation of heat-fractured stone and charcoal-rich deposits. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020542.

Who is responsible for protecting Burnt mounds at Moseley Bog, 380m north east of Moseley New Pool?

Burnt mounds at Moseley Bog, 380m north east of Moseley New 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 1020542.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burnt mounds at Moseley Bog, 380m north east of Moseley New Pool?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burnt mound in Fox Hollies Park, 140m south east of Round Pool (3.1 km), Berry Mound Camp, Solihull (4.2 km), Guillotine Lock, Stratford Canal (4.5 km).

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