Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDitched enclosures SE of Eckington Field Farm

Ditched enclosures SE of Eckington Field Farm

England
List entry 1005328
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ditched enclosures south-east of Eckington Field Farm is a prehistoric or Romano-British monument comprising a series of defensive ditches arranged in an enclosure pattern. Located in Worcestershire, the site represents settlement or land management practices characteristic of the Iron Age or Romano-British period, though precise dating remains uncertain without excavation. The ditches form the primary archaeological evidence of occupation or territorial organisation at this location, visible as earthwork features in the landscape. Such enclosures commonly served defensive, administrative, or agricultural functions during these periods of British prehistory and the Romano-British transition.

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 south-east of Eckington Field Farm is a prehistoric or Romano-British monument comprising a series of defensive ditches arranged in an enclosure pattern. 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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