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Earthwork in Cromwell's Plantation

England
List entry 1005999
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork in Cromwell's Plantation is a scheduled ancient monument located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises an earthwork of Iron Age or Romano-British date, reflecting the pattern of settlement and land use in the region during these periods. The monument survives as an earthen bank or similar defensive or boundary feature within the woodland context of Cromwell's Plantation, preserving evidence of prehistoric or Romano-British activity. Such earthworks contribute to understanding the landscape archaeology and territorial organization of early communities in East Anglia.

Earthwork in Cromwell's Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005999. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork in Cromwell's Plantation?

Earthwork in Cromwell's Plantation is a scheduled ancient monument located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005999.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthwork in Cromwell's Plantation?

Earthwork in Cromwell's Plantation 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 1005999.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork in Cromwell's Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moathill Barn moated site (1.6 km), Westhorpe Hall moated site and associated fishponds (2.4 km), Moated site at Stubbing's Entry (3.2 km).

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