Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCivil War defences 270m and 300m west of Vale Farm

Civil War defences 270m and 300m west of Vale Farm

England
List entry 1018485
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Civil War defences 270m and 300m west of Vale Farm is a scheduled ancient monument comprising earthwork fortifications dating to the English Civil War period of the seventeenth century. The site consists of linear defensive works constructed to protect strategic positions in Nottinghamshire during the conflict between Royalist and Parliamentarian forces. These earthworks represent the material evidence of temporary military engineering undertaken during the 1640s, when such field fortifications were rapidly constructed across England to control territory and communications. The surviving banks and ditches retain sufficient archaeological integrity to contribute to understanding of Civil War military strategy and defensive practices in the Midlands region.

Civil War defences 270m and 300m west of Vale Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018485. View the official record →

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What is Civil War defences 270m and 300m west of Vale Farm?

Civil War defences 270m and 300m west of Vale Farm is a scheduled ancient monument comprising earthwork fortifications dating to the English Civil War period of the seventeenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018485.

Who is responsible for protecting Civil War defences 270m and 300m west of Vale Farm?

Civil War defences 270m and 300m west of Vale 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 1018485.

What other scheduled monuments are near Civil War defences 270m and 300m west of Vale Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Civil War redoubt on Beacon Hill, 550m north west of The Firs (1.5 km), Dovecote 250m north west of Barnby Hall (3.2 km), Standing cross known as Beaumond Cross (3.4 km).

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