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 from the English Civil War period of the seventeenth century. The monument comprises an earthwork fortification typical of the emergency defensive works constructed during the conflict, when both Royalist and Parliamentarian forces established field fortifications across the English landscape. The site's physical form consists of raised earthen banks and ditches arranged to provide protection and command of the surrounding terrain. Such works represent the material legacy of the strategic military operations that characterised the Civil War in the East Midlands region.

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 from the English Civil War period of the seventeenth 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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