Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCircular enclosures centring 300yds (270m) W of Wychnor Junction

Circular enclosures centring 300yds (270m) W of Wychnor Junction

England
List entry 1006072
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Circular enclosures centring 300 yards west of Wychnor Junction is a prehistoric monument located in Staffordshire. The site comprises circular earthwork features whose archaeological character suggests Iron Age or later prehistoric date, though definitive chronological attribution requires further investigation. Such enclosures served various functions in prehistoric settlement patterns, potentially relating to domestic occupation, stock management, or ritual activity. The monument's survival as an earthwork feature indicates its landscape significance during its period of use, though subsequent land use has affected its condition and visibility.

Circular enclosures centring 300yds (270m) W of Wychnor Junction is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006072. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Circular enclosures centring 300yds (270m) W of Wychnor Junction?

Circular enclosures centring 300 yards west of Wychnor Junction is a prehistoric monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006072.

Who is responsible for protecting Circular enclosures centring 300yds (270m) W of Wychnor Junction?

Circular enclosures centring 300yds (270m) W of Wychnor Junction 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 1006072.

What other scheduled monuments are near Circular enclosures centring 300yds (270m) W of Wychnor Junction?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pit alignments running NE and SW centring 320yds (300m) N of Wychnor Bridge (0.5 km), Timber circle, hengi-form monument and part of a pit alignment at Catholme (0.7 km), Enclosures and cursus 300yds (270m) SE of Efflinch (0.7 km).

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