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Earthwork in Morcott Spinney is a scheduled ancient monument located in Rutland, East Midlands. The site comprises an earthwork of unknown precise dating, though such features in this region commonly relate to medieval or Iron Age settlement activity. The monument's physical form and archaeological character suggest it may represent defensive or territorial boundaries, though definitive interpretation requires further archaeological investigation. Its designation reflects its significance as a surviving landscape feature that contributes to understanding the archaeological record of Rutland.
Earthwork in Morcott Spinney is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005042. View the official record →
Earthwork in Morcott Spinney is a scheduled ancient monument located in Rutland, East Midlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005042.
Earthwork in Morcott Spinney 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 1005042.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wakerley Bridge (3.8 km), Manor house and gardens (4 km), Market cross 10m west of Cross Farmhouse (5.1 km).
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