Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCircular cropmark at Ferriers Farm, 190m south-west of Hill Farm

Circular cropmark at Ferriers Farm, 190m south-west of Hill Farm

England
List entry 1010501
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Circular cropmark at Ferriers Farm is an Iron Age monument located approximately 190 metres south-west of Hill Farm near Colchester in Essex. The site is identified and recorded through cropmark evidence visible from aerial photography, a common means of detecting archaeological features in lowland England where soil and vegetation conditions reveal subsurface structures. The circular form is characteristic of Iron Age settlement or ceremonial enclosures found across Essex, though the precise function of this particular monument remains to be determined by archaeological investigation. The site's designation as a nationally important heritage monument reflects its potential to contribute to understanding of Iron Age settlement patterns and land use in the region.

Circular cropmark at Ferriers Farm, 190m south-west of Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010501. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Circular cropmark at Ferriers Farm, 190m south-west of Hill Farm?

The Circular cropmark at Ferriers Farm is an Iron Age monument located approximately 190 metres south-west of Hill Farm near Colchester in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010501.

Who is responsible for protecting Circular cropmark at Ferriers Farm, 190m south-west of Hill Farm?

Circular cropmark at Ferriers Farm, 190m south-west of Hill Farm 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 1010501.

What other scheduled monuments are near Circular cropmark at Ferriers Farm, 190m south-west of Hill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa south of Alphamstone church (2 km), Castle Mound: a motte 40m north of St John's Church (2 km), Monument in Colne Park (4.6 km).

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