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
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Burnt mounds at Moseley Bog is an ancient monument consisting of concentrations of fire-cracked stone and burnt material located in Worcestershire. The site represents evidence of Bronze Age activity, a period when such burnt mounds were commonly created through heating stones in water for cooking or other domestic purposes. The monument survives as archaeological deposits within the boggy landscape, preserving traces of prehistoric settlement and resource exploitation in the region. Such features are characteristic of Bronze Age land use patterns in the West Midlands and contribute to understanding of early metalworking communities and their relationship with wetland environments.

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

Burnt mounds at Moseley Bog is an ancient monument consisting of concentrations of fire-cracked stone and burnt material located in Worcestershire. 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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