Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCropmark enclosure and pits NE of St Patrick's Avenue

Cropmark enclosure and pits NE of St Patrick's Avenue

England
List entry 1006966
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cropmark enclosure and pits NE of St Patrick's Avenue is an archaeological site of Iron Age date located in Berkshire. The monument comprises an enclosure and associated pit features visible as cropmarks in aerial photography, a common method of detecting subsurface archaeological remains in lowland Britain. Such enclosures of this period typically served domestic, agricultural, or defensive functions within Iron Age settlement patterns. The site's identification through aerial reconnaissance rather than ground excavation reflects the importance of this technique in locating and understanding prehistoric land use in southern England.

Cropmark enclosure and pits NE of St Patrick's Avenue is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006966. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cropmark enclosure and pits NE of St Patrick's Avenue?

Cropmark enclosure and pits NE of St Patrick's Avenue is an archaeological site of Iron Age date located in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006966.

Who is responsible for protecting Cropmark enclosure and pits NE of St Patrick's Avenue?

Cropmark enclosure and pits NE of St Patrick's Avenue 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 1006966.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cropmark enclosure and pits NE of St Patrick's Avenue?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring ditch cropmark E of St Patrick's Avenue (0.2 km), Cropmark complex SW of St Patrick's Avenue (0.4 km), Cropmark site E of Broadmoor Lane (0.7 km).

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