Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosures and linear trackways SE of Newton

Enclosures and linear trackways SE of Newton

England
List entry 1006806
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Enclosures and linear trackways SE of Newton is a prehistoric monument comprising a complex of ditched enclosures and associated trackway features located in Cambridgeshire. The site consists of rectilinear and curvilinear ditched enclosures of probable Iron Age date, representing settlement or land management activity of the later prehistoric period. Linear trackways visible within and adjoining the enclosure system indicate communication routes and pastoral or agricultural use patterns contemporary with the enclosed areas. The monument survives as earthwork features detectable through aerial photography and field survey, providing evidence of Iron Age land organisation and settlement strategy in the East Anglian landscape.

Enclosures and linear trackways SE of Newton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006806. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosures and linear trackways SE of Newton?

Enclosures and linear trackways SE of Newton is a prehistoric monument comprising a complex of ditched enclosures and associated trackway features located in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006806.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosures and linear trackways SE of Newton?

Enclosures and linear trackways SE of Newton 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 1006806.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosures and linear trackways SE of Newton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British settlement site (6.3 km), Bran Ditch: an Anglo-Saxon bank and ditch between Fowlmere and Heydon, including an Anglo-Saxon burial ground, a section of medieval lynchet and an Iron Age enclosure (6.9 km), Square barrow 170m north east of Summer House Farm (7.7 km).

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