Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCivil War artillery fieldwork 370m NNW of Park Farm, Cornbury Park

Civil War artillery fieldwork 370m NNW of Park Farm, Cornbury Park

England
List entry 1011225
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Civil War artillery fieldwork 370m NNW of Park Farm, Cornbury Park is a defensive earthwork constructed during the English Civil War. The site consists of artillery emplacements and associated entrenchments typical of the period's field fortifications, reflecting the military engineering practices of the 1640s conflict. Located within Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire, the fieldwork represents the landscape impact of the war on the region and demonstrates the strategic importance of the area during the Commonwealth period. The earthwork remains substantially visible as an archaeological monument, preserving evidence of the temporary but carefully planned fortifications that characterised Civil War military operations.

Civil War artillery fieldwork 370m NNW of Park Farm, Cornbury Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011225. View the official record →

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What is Civil War artillery fieldwork 370m NNW of Park Farm, Cornbury Park?

Civil War artillery fieldwork 370m NNW of Park Farm, Cornbury Park is a defensive earthwork constructed during the English Civil War. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011225.

Who is responsible for protecting Civil War artillery fieldwork 370m NNW of Park Farm, Cornbury Park?

Civil War artillery fieldwork 370m NNW of Park Farm, Cornbury Park 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 1011225.

What other scheduled monuments are near Civil War artillery fieldwork 370m NNW of Park Farm, Cornbury Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pair of bowl barrows immediately south of Blindwell Wood (4.5 km), North Leigh Roman villa 300m NNE of Upper Riding Farm (4.9 km), Leafield Barrow: a motte castle 220m north west of St Michael and All Angels Church (5 km).

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