Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthwork in Holt Wood

Earthwork in Holt Wood

England
List entry 1005935
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork in Holt Wood is a prehistoric archaeological monument located in Surrey, England. The site consists of an earthwork of uncertain form and function, recorded within the woodland landscape of Holt Wood. Without more detailed scholarly documentation of its specific physical characteristics or confirmed dating evidence, the monument remains understood primarily through its designation as a prehistoric earthwork within the Surrey archaeological record. Its survival within woodland conditions represents an important example of buried or partially obscured prehistoric landscape archaeology in the region.

Earthwork in Holt Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005935. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork in Holt Wood?

Earthwork in Holt Wood is a prehistoric archaeological monument located in Surrey, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005935.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthwork in Holt Wood?

Earthwork in Holt Wood 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 1005935.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork in Holt Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Mount, Barrow Green (6.5 km), Fosterdown or Pilgrim Fort: a London mobilisation centre (6.9 km), Medieval moated site with associated fishponds, Flower Lane (7.1 km).

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