Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFox Wood earthworks

Fox Wood earthworks

England
List entry 1006398
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fox Wood earthworks is a prehistoric monument located in Nottinghamshire. The site comprises linear earthwork features that represent early land management and territorial division practices. Such earthworks are characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement patterns in the Midlands region, though definitive dating requires archaeological investigation. The monument survives as a testament to ancient land use practices and remains of archaeological interest for understanding prehistoric settlement distribution across Nottinghamshire.

Fox Wood earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006398. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fox Wood earthworks?

Fox Wood earthworks is a prehistoric monument located in Nottinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006398.

Who is responsible for protecting Fox Wood earthworks?

Fox Wood earthworks 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 1006398.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fox Wood earthworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 'Round Hill' (3.3 km), Bestwood Colliery engine house (5.7 km), Succession of rectilinear enclosures SW of Shelford Manor (7.6 km).

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