Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDitched enclosures 1/4 mile (400m) N of Chapel Farm

Ditched enclosures 1/4 mile (400m) N of Chapel Farm

England
List entry 1005333
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Ditched enclosures 1/4 mile north of Chapel Farm is a prehistoric monument located in Worcestershire. The site consists of multiple enclosures defined by defensive or boundary ditches, characteristic of settlement or territorial organisation during the prehistoric period. Such ditched enclosures are typically associated with Bronze Age or Iron Age communities, though without excavation the precise dating and function of this particular example remain uncertain from surface evidence alone. The monument's survival as an archaeological feature demonstrates the persistence of these earthwork systems in the Worcestershire landscape, preserving evidence of early land use and settlement patterns.

Ditched enclosures 1/4 mile (400m) N of Chapel Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005333. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ditched enclosures 1/4 mile (400m) N of Chapel Farm?

Ditched enclosures 1/4 mile north of Chapel Farm is a prehistoric monument located in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005333.

Who is responsible for protecting Ditched enclosures 1/4 mile (400m) N of Chapel Farm?

Ditched enclosures 1/4 mile (400m) N of Chapel Farm 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 1005333.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ditched enclosures 1/4 mile (400m) N of Chapel Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 680m west of Manor Farm, Kersoe (2.2 km), Elmley Castle (2.4 km), Kemerton Camp (3.9 km).

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