Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthwork on Cleeve Common

Earthwork on Cleeve Common

England
List entry 1002084
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork on Cleeve Common is a prehistoric monument located on Cleeve Common in Gloucestershire. The site comprises an earthwork of uncertain date, though such monuments on the Cotswold uplands are typically associated with Bronze Age or Iron Age activity. The physical remains consist of banks and ditches forming a distinctive linear or boundary feature across the common. The earthwork's precise function and chronology require further archaeological investigation, though it represents a significant survival of prehistoric land use and territorial organisation on the Cotswold plateau.

Earthwork on Cleeve Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002084. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork on Cleeve Common?

Earthwork on Cleeve Common is a prehistoric monument located on Cleeve Common in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002084.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthwork on Cleeve Common?

Earthwork on Cleeve 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 1002084.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork on Cleeve Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard (6.3 km), Hillfort 320m north east of Castle Barn Farm (7.3 km), Roman small town at Wycomb (7.5 km).

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