Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCircular enclosure 300m north east of Forest Field

Circular enclosure 300m north east of Forest Field

England
List entry 1018360
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Circular enclosure 300m north east of Forest Field is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Leicestershire. The site consists of a circular or sub-circular defensive or ritual enclosure, characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement patterns in the East Midlands region. Such enclosures typically served functions related to settlement, stock management, or ceremonial activity during the later prehistoric period. The monument survives as an upstanding or partially visible earthwork and remains of archaeological importance for understanding prehistoric land use and social organisation in Leicestershire.

Circular enclosure 300m north east of Forest Field is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018360. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Circular enclosure 300m north east of Forest Field?

Circular enclosure 300m north east of Forest Field is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018360.

Who is responsible for protecting Circular enclosure 300m north east of Forest Field?

Circular enclosure 300m north east of Forest Field 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 1018360.

What other scheduled monuments are near Circular enclosure 300m north east of Forest Field?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Grace Dieu Priory with two ponds and a fishpond, Belton (2.4 km), Whitwick Castle (4.1 km), Lock up known as The Round House, at the junction of Church Street and St Matthew's Avenue (4.4 km).

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