Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCircular enclosures 100yds (90m) SW of Bonthorn

Circular enclosures 100yds (90m) SW of Bonthorn

England
List entry 1006094
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Circular enclosures 100 yards southwest of Bonthorn is a prehistoric monument located in Staffordshire. The site consists of circular earthwork enclosures whose form suggests Iron Age or Bronze Age origins, though the precise dating remains uncertain without excavation. Such circular enclosures are characteristic of prehistoric settlement and ritual sites in the English Midlands, potentially serving defensive, agricultural, or ceremonial functions. The monument's survival as an earthwork demonstrates its archaeological significance for understanding the prehistoric landscape and settlement patterns of Staffordshire.

Circular enclosures 100yds (90m) SW of Bonthorn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006094. View the official record →

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What is Circular enclosures 100yds (90m) SW of Bonthorn?

Circular enclosures 100 yards southwest of Bonthorn is a prehistoric monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006094.

Who is responsible for protecting Circular enclosures 100yds (90m) SW of Bonthorn?

Circular enclosures 100yds (90m) SW of Bonthorn 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 1006094.

What other scheduled monuments are near Circular enclosures 100yds (90m) SW of Bonthorn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two large circular enclosures centring 150m SE of Baggaley's Wood (0.7 km), Pit alignments running NE and SW centring 320yds (300m) N of Wychnor Bridge (0.8 km), Wychnor deserted medieval village, moated site, moated enclosure and two fishponds (1 km).

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