Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthwork NE of Tadmarton village

Earthwork NE of Tadmarton village

England
List entry 1002923
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork NE of Tadmarton village is a scheduled ancient monument located in Oxfordshire. The site comprises earthwork remains whose precise dating and functional purpose have not been definitively established in the readily available scholarly record, though such monuments in this region typically relate to prehistoric or early medieval periods of occupation and land use. The earthwork's surviving physical form consists of banks and ditches visible in the landscape northeast of the village settlement. As a scheduled monument, it remains subject to statutory protection under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, reflecting its recognised archaeological importance to understanding the settlement and land management patterns of the Oxfordshire landscape.

Earthwork NE of Tadmarton village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002923. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork NE of Tadmarton village?

Earthwork NE of Tadmarton village is a scheduled ancient monument located in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002923.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthwork NE of Tadmarton village?

Earthwork NE of Tadmarton village 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 1002923.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork NE of Tadmarton village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Madmarston Hill camp (1.2 km), Broughton Castle: fortified house and moat (2 km), Castle Bank Enclosure (2.2 km).

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