Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosures and cursus 300yds (270m) SE of Efflinch

Enclosures and cursus 300yds (270m) SE of Efflinch

England
List entry 1006073
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosures and cursus 300 yards south-east of Efflinch is a Neolithic monument complex located in Staffordshire. The site comprises a cursus, a characteristic long ceremonial earthwork of the Neolithic period, alongside associated enclosure features. Cursus monuments represent important ritual and processional landscapes of the fourth and third millennia before Christ, and their presence indicates significant settlement and ceremonial activity in the locality during this formative period of British prehistory.

Enclosures and cursus 300yds (270m) SE of Efflinch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006073. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosures and cursus 300yds (270m) SE of Efflinch?

Enclosures and cursus 300 yards south-east of Efflinch is a Neolithic monument complex located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006073.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosures and cursus 300yds (270m) SE of Efflinch?

Enclosures and cursus 300yds (270m) SE of Efflinch 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 1006073.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosures and cursus 300yds (270m) SE of Efflinch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Timber circle, hengi-form monument and part of a pit alignment at Catholme (0.4 km), Circular enclosures centring 300yds (270m) W of Wychnor Junction (0.7 km), Pit alignments running NE and SW centring 320yds (300m) N of Wychnor Bridge (0.9 km).

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