Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDouble ditched enclosure NE of Wick village

Double ditched enclosure NE of Wick village

England
List entry 1005310
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Double ditched enclosure NE of Wick village is an Iron Age or Romano-British defensive earthwork situated in Worcestershire. The monument comprises two parallel ditches that define an enclosed area, a layout typical of settlement or stock-management practices during the later prehistoric and Romano-British periods. Such double-ditched enclosures served variously as homestead boundaries, cattle pounds, or defensive works, reflecting the agricultural and social organisation of communities in the region during this transitional period. The survival of the earthwork features indicates the site's archaeological significance for understanding settlement patterns and land use in Worcestershire during antiquity.

Double ditched enclosure NE of Wick village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005310. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Double ditched enclosure NE of Wick village?

Double ditched enclosure NE of Wick village is an Iron Age or Romano-British defensive earthwork situated in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005310.

Who is responsible for protecting Double ditched enclosure NE of Wick village?

Double ditched enclosure NE of Wick village 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 1005310.

What other scheduled monuments are near Double ditched enclosure NE of Wick village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Elmley Castle village cross (5.3 km), Netherton Chapel (5.5 km), Kemerton Camp (6.2 km).

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