Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCivil War redoubt 680m north west of Dairy Farm

Civil War redoubt 680m north west of Dairy Farm

England
List entry 1016048
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Civil War redoubt 680m north west of Dairy Farm is a defensive earthwork constructed during the English Civil War period in the seventeenth century. The monument comprises a small fortified position, characteristic of the field fortifications hastily erected by both Royalist and Parliamentarian forces throughout the conflict to control strategic locations and supply routes. Located in Nottinghamshire, a region of considerable military importance during the Civil War, the site reflects the widespread fortification of the English landscape during this period of internal conflict. The earthwork survives as an upstanding archaeological feature and forms part of the documented record of Civil War military engineering in the county.

Civil War redoubt 680m north west of Dairy Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016048. View the official record →

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What is Civil War redoubt 680m north west of Dairy Farm?

Civil War redoubt 680m north west of Dairy Farm is a defensive earthwork constructed during the English Civil War period in the seventeenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016048.

Who is responsible for protecting Civil War redoubt 680m north west of Dairy Farm?

Civil War redoubt 680m north west of Dairy 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 1016048.

What other scheduled monuments are near Civil War redoubt 680m north west of Dairy Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Queen's Sconce (1.4 km), Standing cross known as Beaumond Cross (1.5 km), Hawton moated site, fishpond, Civil War redoubt and ridge and furrow (3.3 km).

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