Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCircular ditched enclosures SW of Wiggerland Wood Farm

Circular ditched enclosures SW of Wiggerland Wood Farm

England
List entry 1003740
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Circular ditched enclosures SW of Wiggerland Wood Farm is a prehistoric monument located in Warwickshire, comprising a series of circular earthwork features defined by ditches. The enclosures are characteristic of Bronze Age settlement patterns in the Midlands, representing domestic or ritual activity during the second millennium BCE. The ditches survive as earthwork remains visible in the landscape, providing evidence of land division and territorial organisation in prehistory. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement distribution and land use practices across Warwickshire.

Circular ditched enclosures SW of Wiggerland Wood Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003740. View the official record →

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What is Circular ditched enclosures SW of Wiggerland Wood Farm?

Circular ditched enclosures SW of Wiggerland Wood Farm is a prehistoric monument located in Warwickshire, comprising a series of circular earthwork features defined by ditches. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003740.

Who is responsible for protecting Circular ditched enclosures SW of Wiggerland Wood Farm?

Circular ditched enclosures SW of Wiggerland Wood 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 1003740.

What other scheduled monuments are near Circular ditched enclosures SW of Wiggerland Wood Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cursus and bowl barrow 450m south east of Jackson's Barn (5.6 km), Enclosures 600yds (550m) E of King's Mead (6 km), Charlecote Bridge (6.1 km).

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