Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDouble ditched enclosure E of Thornton Farm

Double ditched enclosure E of Thornton Farm

England
List entry 1002990
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Double ditched enclosure E of Thornton Farm is a prehistoric monument located in Warwickshire, England. The enclosure is defined by two parallel ditches and represents settlement or land division activity from the Iron Age period. Its physical character, consisting of the distinctive double-ditch configuration, suggests it served defensive or demarcation purposes within a broader landscape of contemporary settlement activity in the region. The monument is one of several enclosures at Thornton Farm that collectively illustrate the pattern of land organisation and occupation during the later prehistoric period.

Double ditched enclosure E of Thornton Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002990. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Double ditched enclosure E of Thornton Farm?

Double ditched enclosure E of Thornton Farm is a prehistoric monument located in Warwickshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002990.

Who is responsible for protecting Double ditched enclosure E of Thornton Farm?

Double ditched enclosure E of Thornton 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 1002990.

What other scheduled monuments are near Double ditched enclosure E of Thornton Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thornton deserted medieval village (0.5 km), Long Barrow on Long Hill (3 km), The Bank (4 km).

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