Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosures and trackways

Enclosures and trackways

England
List entry 1006327
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosures and trackways is a prehistoric monument located in Oxfordshire, comprising field systems and linear features that reflect patterns of ancient land use and settlement organisation. The site consists of archaeological earthworks including ditched enclosures and worn trackways that are characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age land division and pastoral management. These features are visible as cropmarks and earthwork remains in the landscape, providing evidence of how prehistoric communities organised their territory and movement through the countryside. The monument represents an important record of agricultural practice and settlement hierarchy during the later prehistoric period in the English Midlands.

Enclosures and trackways is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006327. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosures and trackways?

Enclosures and trackways is a prehistoric monument located in Oxfordshire, comprising field systems and linear features that reflect patterns of ancient land use and settlement organisation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006327.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosures and trackways?

Enclosures and trackways 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 1006327.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosures and trackways?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Badbury camp (6.2 km), Tithe barn (7 km), Four Highworth circles east of North Leaze Farm (7.9 km).

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