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Earthwork in Morcott Spinney is a scheduled ancient monument located in Rutland, England. The site comprises an earthwork of uncertain date and original function, though its morphology suggests possible Iron Age or Romano-British origins. The monument survives as a bank and ditch feature within the wooded area of Morcott Spinney, preserving evidence of past land use and settlement patterns in the region. Its precise chronology and purpose remain subjects for further archaeological investigation, though it represents an important element of Rutland's archaeological heritage.
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, England. 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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