Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDitched enclosures SE of Eckington Field Farm

Ditched enclosures SE of Eckington Field Farm

England
List entry 1005328
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ditched enclosures SE of Eckington Field Farm is a prehistoric monument located in Worcestershire, consisting of a series of ditched earthwork enclosures. The site remains undated by excavation, though its morphology suggests Iron Age or later prehistoric origin. The enclosures are defined by substantial ditches that would have served defensive, demarcatory, or stock-control functions typical of settlement or territorial organisation in the later prehistoric period. The monument survives as an earthwork and represents an important record of prehistoric land use and settlement patterns in the Worcestershire landscape.

Ditched enclosures SE of Eckington Field Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005328. View the official record →

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What is Ditched enclosures SE of Eckington Field Farm?

Ditched enclosures SE of Eckington Field Farm is a prehistoric monument located in Worcestershire, consisting of a series of ditched earthwork enclosures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005328.

Who is responsible for protecting Ditched enclosures SE of Eckington Field Farm?

Ditched enclosures SE of Eckington Field 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 1005328.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ditched enclosures SE of Eckington Field Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Tithe Barn (3.6 km), Double ditched enclosures S of Robin Mill (4.5 km), Double ditched enclosure N of Oakeys (4.5 km).

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