Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthworks in Park Wood

Earthworks in Park Wood

England
List entry 1006923
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Earthworks in Park Wood is a prehistoric monument located in Buckinghamshire, England. The site comprises a series of earthwork features indicative of settlement or ceremonial activity from the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The earthworks survive as banks and ditches within the woodland setting, representing evidence of early human activity and land use in the region. Such monuments provide valuable archaeological context for understanding settlement patterns and the organization of prehistoric communities in this part of southern England.

Earthworks in Park Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006923. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthworks in Park Wood?

The Earthworks in Park Wood is a prehistoric monument located in Buckinghamshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006923.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthworks in Park Wood?

Earthworks in Park Wood 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 1006923.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthworks in Park Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Buckinghamshire Grim's Ditch: 660m long section to the west of Walter's Ash (0.7 km), Bowl barrow 350m ENE of Saunderton Station (1 km), Bowl barrow at Molin's Works, part of the Saunderton Lee round barrow cemetery (2 km).

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