Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure S of Humby's Stock Coppice

Enclosure S of Humby's Stock Coppice

England
List entry 1005575
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure S of Humby's Stock Coppice is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Dorset, England. The site represents evidence of ancient settlement or land use practices, with its physical form consisting of an enclosed area defined by banks and ditches characteristic of Iron Age or earlier prehistoric periods. The monument's survival as an earthwork demonstrates the persistence of archaeological features in the Dorset landscape, contributing to understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site remains subject to statutory protection and archaeological interest.

Enclosure S of Humby's Stock Coppice is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005575. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure S of Humby's Stock Coppice?

Enclosure S of Humby's Stock Coppice is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005575.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure S of Humby's Stock Coppice?

Enclosure S of Humby's Stock Coppice 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 1005575.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure S of Humby's Stock Coppice?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lengths of Roman road in Norwood Coppice and in The Rookery (7.4 km), Group of henge monuments, an associated group of round barrows, a Saxon cemetery, and a Norman church at Knowlton (7.9 km), Round barrow cemetery south of New Barn Farm, associated with the Knowlton Circles (8.1 km).

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