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
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Circular cropmark at Ferriers Farm, 190m south-west of Hill Farm is a prehistoric monument consisting of a circular ditched enclosure visible as a cropmark in the landscape near Widdington in Essex. The feature appears on aerial photographs as a ring-ditched circular structure, indicating the remains of a substantial earthwork of probable Bronze Age date. Such monuments typically functioned as domestic, ritual, or ceremonial enclosures, though their precise purpose remains uncertain. The site's survival as a cropmark rather than as upstanding earthwork reflects the impact of medieval and post-medieval agricultural activity on the Essex landscape.

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?

Circular cropmark at Ferriers Farm, 190m south-west of Hill Farm is a prehistoric monument consisting of a circular ditched enclosure visible as a cropmark in the landscape near Widdington 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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