Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthwork NW of Childown Farm on Chobham Common

Earthwork NW of Childown Farm on Chobham Common

England
List entry 1005951
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork NW of Childown Farm on Chobham Common is a Bronze Age or Iron Age defensive work located in Surrey. The monument comprises an irregular linear earthwork consisting of a bank and ditch arrangement typical of territorial or settlement enclosures from the prehistoric period. Its precise dating and original function remain subject to archaeological interpretation, though such works commonly served defensive or demarcation purposes during the later prehistoric era. The site remains an important record of human activity and land use patterns on Chobham Common during antiquity.

Earthwork NW of Childown Farm on Chobham Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005951. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork NW of Childown Farm on Chobham Common?

Earthwork NW of Childown Farm on Chobham Common is a Bronze Age or Iron Age defensive work located in Surrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005951.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthwork NW of Childown Farm on Chobham Common?

Earthwork NW of Childown Farm on Chobham Common 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 1005951.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork NW of Childown Farm on Chobham Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 150m north-west of Pipers Green Stud (0.8 km), Bowl barrow 80m north-west of Flutters Hill (1.3 km), Bowl barrow 200m west of Barrowhills (1.8 km).

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