Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthworks at Old Park

Earthworks at Old Park

England
List entry 1002047
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthworks at Old Park is an ancient monument located in Middlesex, England, comprising defensive or boundary earthworks of probable medieval date. The site consists of raised banks and associated ditches whose precise original function remains uncertain, though they may have served as part of a manorial or settlement boundary system typical of the medieval period. The earthworks survive as substantial linear features in the landscape, providing archaeological evidence for medieval land use and territorial organisation in the locality. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument and represents an important record of medieval landscape development in the Middlesex region.

Earthworks at Old Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002047. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthworks at Old Park?

Earthworks at Old Park is an ancient monument located in Middlesex, England, comprising defensive or boundary earthworks of probable medieval date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002047.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthworks at Old Park?

Earthworks at Old Park 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 1002047.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthworks at Old Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site, 408m ENE of Highland's School (1 km), Elsyng Palace (3.5 km), Flash Road aqueduct (3.7 km).

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