Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthwork enclosure at Peakirk Moor

Earthwork enclosure at Peakirk Moor

England
List entry 1006811
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork enclosure at Peakirk Moor is a prehistoric monument located in Northamptonshire. The site comprises a substantial earthwork consisting of a bank and ditch formation that encloses an area of land, characteristic of Neolithic or Bronze Age settlement and land management practices. The enclosure represents evidence of early agricultural communities organizing and demarcating their territorial holdings during the prehistoric period. Such monuments contribute to understanding the development of sedentary settlement patterns and social organization in central England during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods.

Earthwork enclosure at Peakirk Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006811. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork enclosure at Peakirk Moor?

Earthwork enclosure at Peakirk Moor is a prehistoric monument located in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006811.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthwork enclosure at Peakirk Moor?

Earthwork enclosure at Peakirk Moor 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 1006811.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork enclosure at Peakirk Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Peterborough Cathedral Precincts, including Table Hall and Infirmary Arcade (8.8 km), Old Customs House (9.1 km), Longthorpe village cross (9.3 km).

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