Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosures NE of Fernhill Farm

Enclosures NE of Fernhill Farm

England
List entry 1005286
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosures NE of Fernhill Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Worcestershire comprising field boundaries and settlement enclosures of Iron Age date. The site consists of multiple ditched enclosures visible as cropmarks and earthworks, indicating a period of organised land division and possible domestic occupation during the Iron Age period. Such enclosures are characteristic of settlement patterns in the West Midlands during the first millennium BC, representing communal land management and the establishment of territorial boundaries. The monument contributes to understanding of Iron Age settlement hierarchy and land use practices in the region.

Enclosures NE of Fernhill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005286. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosures NE of Fernhill Farm?

Enclosures NE of Fernhill Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Worcestershire comprising field boundaries and settlement enclosures of Iron Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005286.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosures NE of Fernhill Farm?

Enclosures NE of Fernhill Farm 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 1005286.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosures NE of Fernhill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Abbot Chyryton Wall, Boat Lane (4.1 km), Evesham Abbey (remains of) (4.6 km), Ditched enclosures 1/4 mile (400m) N of Chapel Farm (4.9 km).

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