Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCrop mark site SW of Oldmoor

Crop mark site SW of Oldmoor

England
List entry 1002145
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crop mark site SW of Oldmoor is a prehistoric monument located in Essex, England, identified through aerial photography as a complex of cropmarks revealing archaeological features beneath the modern ground surface. The site exhibits evidence of settlement activity dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age period, with the cropmark patterns indicating the presence of ditches, enclosures, and possibly domestic structures characteristic of later prehistoric land use. Such cropmark sites are significant as they preserve information about ancient settlement patterns and land organisation that would otherwise remain hidden from ground-level observation, contributing to understanding of prehistoric Essex communities and their territorial arrangements.

Crop mark site SW of Oldmoor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002145. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crop mark site SW of Oldmoor?

Crop mark site SW of Oldmoor is a prehistoric monument located in Essex, England, identified through aerial photography as a complex of cropmarks revealing archaeological features beneath the modern ground surface. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002145.

Who is responsible for protecting Crop mark site SW of Oldmoor?

Crop mark site SW of Oldmoor 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 1002145.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crop mark site SW of Oldmoor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthworks in and E of Pandole Wood (0.7 km), Slight univallate hillfort south of End Way Farm (1.2 km), Decoy pond 700m north east of Marsh House Farm (6.7 km).

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