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

Earthworks in Park Wood is an ancient monument located in Buckinghamshire, consisting of linear defensive features and raised banks characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns. The site comprises ditches and banks that suggest organised land division or territorial demarcation from the Iron Age period, demonstrating the sophistication of prehistoric communities in managing and defending their landscape. The earthworks' preservation within woodland has enabled their survival and provides evidence of settlement hierarchy and land use during the later prehistoric period in the region.

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?

Earthworks in Park Wood is an ancient monument located in Buckinghamshire, consisting of linear defensive features and raised banks characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns. 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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