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Cockpit Hill, Ramsdale Park is an ancient monument located in Nottinghamshire comprising earthworks that represent the remains of a post-medieval cockfighting arena. The site consists of a circular or oval depression surrounded by an external bank, a characteristic layout of such sporting venues that were popular amongst rural communities from the sixteenth century onwards. The earthworks survive as a testament to recreational practices in early modern England, when cockfighting was widely patronized across social classes. The monument's preservation within Ramsdale Park has enabled the physical evidence of this distinctive form of entertainment to remain visible in the landscape.
Cockpit Hill, Ramsdale Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006397. View the official record →
Cockpit Hill, Ramsdale Park is an ancient monument located in Nottinghamshire comprising earthworks that represent the remains of a post-medieval cockfighting arena. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006397.
Cockpit Hill, Ramsdale Park 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 1006397.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fox Wood earthworks (1.6 km), Bestwood Colliery engine house (4.2 km), 'Round Hill' (4.5 km).
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