Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCivil War earthwork fort 350m north-east of Walk Farm

Civil War earthwork fort 350m north-east of Walk Farm

England
List entry 1007735
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Civil War earthwork fort located approximately 350 metres north-east of Walk Farm in Lincolnshire is a defensive structure dating to the English Civil War period of the 17th century. The monument survives as an earthen fortification, representing the military engineering and strategic defensive requirements of the conflict. Such forts were constructed by both Royalist and Parliamentarian forces to control territory, protect strategic locations, and maintain supply lines during the bitter struggles of the 1640s. The earthwork demonstrates the physical legacy of civil conflict in the Lincolnshire landscape, where control of strategic positions was contested between opposing forces during this tumultuous period of English history.

Civil War earthwork fort 350m north-east of Walk Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007735. View the official record →

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What is Civil War earthwork fort 350m north-east of Walk Farm?

The Civil War earthwork fort located approximately 350 metres north-east of Walk Farm in Lincolnshire is a defensive structure dating to the English Civil War period of the 17th century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007735.

Who is responsible for protecting Civil War earthwork fort 350m north-east of Walk Farm?

Civil War earthwork fort 350m north-east of Walk 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 1007735.

What other scheduled monuments are near Civil War earthwork fort 350m north-east of Walk Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow in Valley Plantation (6.2 km), Neolithic long barrow 380m south west of Thorganby House (7.1 km), Ash Hill long barrow in Swinhope Park (8.3 km).

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