Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthwork enclosure on Rodhuish Common, 300m west of Moor Barn

Earthwork enclosure on Rodhuish Common, 300m west of Moor Barn

England
List entry 1021122
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork enclosure on Rodhuish Common, 300m west of Moor Barn is a prehistoric monument situated on the Blackdown Hills in Somerset. The site comprises an irregular earthwork of banks and ditches forming an enclosed area, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region. The enclosure dates to the Iron Age period and represents evidence of prehistoric land organisation and defensive settlement strategy typical of the broader Blackdown Hills archaeological landscape. The monument's survival as upstanding earthworks contributes to understanding patterns of Iron Age occupation across south-western England.

Earthwork enclosure on Rodhuish Common, 300m west of Moor Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021122. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork enclosure on Rodhuish Common, 300m west of Moor Barn?

Earthwork enclosure on Rodhuish Common, 300m west of Moor Barn is a prehistoric monument situated on the Blackdown Hills in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021122.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthwork enclosure on Rodhuish Common, 300m west of Moor Barn?

Earthwork enclosure on Rodhuish Common, 300m west of Moor Barn 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 1021122.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork enclosure on Rodhuish Common, 300m west of Moor Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 700m north east of Burrow Farm (4.8 km), Burrow Farm iron mine and section of mineral railway trackbed, 350m north east of Burrow Farm (4.8 km), Carnarvon New Pit iron mine and section of mineral railway trackbed, 300m south west of Heather House (5.4 km).

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