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Earthwork at Wards Coombe is a prehistoric monument located in Buckinghamshire. The site comprises an earthwork of significant archaeological interest, though detailed documentation regarding its precise chronology and original function remains limited within the readily accessible scholarly record. The monument's survival as an earthwork indicates its importance to understanding the prehistoric landscape and settlement patterns of the region. It is formally designated as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its recognised archaeological value and protected status.
Earthwork at Wards Coombe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006920. View the official record →
Earthwork at Wards Coombe is a prehistoric monument located in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006920.
Earthwork at Wards Coombe 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 1006920.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hertfordshire Grim's Ditch: 990m long section between Crawley's Lane and Rossway Lane (6.8 km), Hertfordshire Grim's Ditch: 230m long section in Hamberlins Wood (7 km), Site of Roman building, N of Berkhamsted Castle (7.4 km).
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