Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCondicote earthwork

Condicote earthwork

England
List entry 1003332
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Condicote earthwork is a prehistoric linear earthwork located near the village of Condicote in Gloucestershire. The monument comprises a bank and ditch formation that represents a significant example of Iron Age or possibly earlier defensive or boundary construction in the Cotswolds region. Its precise dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological consideration, though such linear earthworks typically served defensive, administrative, or territorial purposes during the Iron Age period. The earthwork survives as an upstanding archaeological feature of historical importance to understanding settlement patterns and land organisation in prehistoric Gloucestershire.

Condicote earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003332. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Condicote earthwork?

Condicote earthwork is a prehistoric linear earthwork located near the village of Condicote in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003332.

Who is responsible for protecting Condicote earthwork?

Condicote earthwork 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 1003332.

What other scheduled monuments are near Condicote earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow known as `Wagborough Bush round barrow' 100m south west of Manor Farm (5.8 km), Lower Harford medieval settlement (6.4 km), Icomb camp (7.5 km).

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