Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthworks at the Abbey

Earthworks at the Abbey

England
List entry 1472391
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthworks at the Abbey is a scheduled ancient monument located in Cambridgeshire comprising substantial medieval earthwork remains. The site represents the physical landscape evidence of monastic occupation and agricultural management associated with an abbey, with surviving features including banks, ditches, and terracing that reflect patterns of medieval land use and settlement organisation. These earthworks date to the medieval period and retain archaeological significance for understanding the spatial organisation and economic activities of the monastic community that occupied the site.

Earthworks at the Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1472391. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthworks at the Abbey?

Earthworks at the Abbey is a scheduled ancient monument located in Cambridgeshire comprising substantial medieval earthwork remains. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1472391.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthworks at the Abbey?

Earthworks at the Abbey 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 1472391.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthworks at the Abbey?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 90m south of Bendyshe Farm (3.5 km), Three bowl barrows 640m north west of Hare Park Stud (4.1 km), Five bowl barrows 270m north of Hare Park Stud (4.2 km).

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