Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBurnt mounds in Woodlands Park, 540m and 640m west of The Pavilion

Burnt mounds in Woodlands Park, 540m and 640m west of The Pavilion

England
List entry 1020540
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Burnt mounds in Woodlands Park, located approximately 540 metres and 640 metres west of The Pavilion in Worcestershire, are a pair of archaeological monuments of Bronze Age date. These features consist of mounds composed primarily of fire-cracked stone and charcoal-rich soil, characteristic of burnt mound sites found across Britain and Ireland from the later Bronze Age period. The specific function of such monuments remains debated amongst archaeologists, though interpretations have included use for cooking, metalworking, or ritual purposes. Both mounds represent important evidence of prehistoric activity and land use in the Worcestershire landscape.

Burnt mounds in Woodlands Park, 540m and 640m west of The Pavilion is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020540. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burnt mounds in Woodlands Park, 540m and 640m west of The Pavilion?

Burnt mounds in Woodlands Park, located approximately 540 metres and 640 metres west of The Pavilion in Worcestershire, are a pair of archaeological monuments of Bronze Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020540.

Who is responsible for protecting Burnt mounds in Woodlands Park, 540m and 640m west of The Pavilion?

Burnt mounds in Woodlands Park, 540m and 640m west of The Pavilion 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 1020540.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burnt mounds in Woodlands Park, 540m and 640m west of The Pavilion?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Guillotine Lock, Stratford Canal (2.2 km), Weoley Castle (2.8 km), Hawkesley Farm moated site (3.2 km).

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