Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCivil War Sconce 150m west of Muskham Bridge

Civil War Sconce 150m west of Muskham Bridge

England
List entry 1017620
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Civil War Sconce 150m west of Muskham Bridge is a fortified earthwork constructed during the English Civil War in the seventeenth century. The sconce, a small defensive fort, was built to command the crossing at Muskham Bridge over the River Trent and formed part of the network of field fortifications erected by Parliamentary forces to control strategic routes and secure the region. The monument survives as an earthen rampart with associated ditch work, representing the practical military engineering of the Civil War period when such temporary yet substantial fortifications were rapidly constructed to meet immediate strategic needs.

Civil War Sconce 150m west of Muskham Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017620. View the official record →

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What is Civil War Sconce 150m west of Muskham Bridge?

Civil War Sconce 150m west of Muskham Bridge is a fortified earthwork constructed during the English Civil War in the seventeenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017620.

Who is responsible for protecting Civil War Sconce 150m west of Muskham Bridge?

Civil War Sconce 150m west of Muskham Bridge 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 1017620.

What other scheduled monuments are near Civil War Sconce 150m west of Muskham Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Civil War sconce 650m north west of Devon Bridge (2.5 km), Newark town wall (Lombard Street) (2.6 km), Standing cross known as Beaumond Cross (3 km).

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