Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of ring ditches 400yds (360m) NW of Great Brooks End Farm

Group of ring ditches 400yds (360m) NW of Great Brooks End Farm

England
List entry 1004207
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

A group of ring ditches 400 yards north-west of Great Brooks End Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ceremonial monument, evidenced by the circular earthwork features visible in the landscape. The ring ditches represent the remains of what were likely domestic or ritual structures, comprising concentric ditched enclosures typical of prehistoric settlement and ceremonial sites in south-eastern England. The monument's preservation as an earthwork, despite agricultural use of the surrounding land, has allowed its form to remain archaeologically significant for understanding Bronze Age and earlier settlement patterns in Kent. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument under the Historic Monuments and Archaeological Objects Act, reflecting its importance to the archaeological record of the region.

Group of ring ditches 400yds (360m) NW of Great Brooks End Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004207. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Group of ring ditches 400yds (360m) NW of Great Brooks End Farm?

A group of ring ditches 400 yards north-west of Great Brooks End Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ceremonial monument, evidenced by the circular earthwork features visible in the landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004207.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of ring ditches 400yds (360m) NW of Great Brooks End Farm?

Group of ring ditches 400yds (360m) NW of Great Brooks End 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 1004207.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of ring ditches 400yds (360m) NW of Great Brooks End Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring ditches and enclosures 500yds (450m) ESE of College Farm (1.4 km), Anglo-Saxon cemetery and associated remains at Monkton, 550m north of Walters Hall Farm (3 km), Quex Park settlements (3.3 km).

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