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Burroway enclosure is a prehistoric monument located in Oxfordshire, England. The site comprises an earthwork enclosure of Iron Age date, representing the defensive or administrative infrastructure characteristic of later prehistoric settlement patterns in the region. The monument survives as a visible earthwork feature in the landscape, though like many Iron Age enclosures its precise function—whether primarily defensive, ceremonial, or associated with animal husbandry—remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The site is registered on the National Heritage List for England as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance to the archaeological record of Iron Age Oxfordshire.
Burroway enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013417. View the official record →
Burroway enclosure is a prehistoric monument located in Oxfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013417.
Burroway enclosure 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 1013417.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Causewayed enclosure and associated features on the south bank of the River Thames, immediately west of Rushey Weir (1.2 km), Long mortuary enclosure and associated barrow 120m south of Rushey Weir (1.5 km), Radcot Bridge (2.5 km).
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