Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of ring ditches and enclosures at Tyringham

Group of ring ditches and enclosures at Tyringham

England
List entry 1006924
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Group of ring ditches and enclosures at Tyringham is a Bronze Age ritual and domestic site located in Buckinghamshire. The monument comprises multiple circular ditched structures, typical of settlement and ceremonial activity dating to the Bronze Age period. The ring ditches indicate the presence of roundhouses and possibly ritual monuments, reflecting patterns of land use and habitation characteristic of Bronze Age communities in the Thames Valley region. The site contributes to understanding the prehistoric occupation and social organisation of this area of central England.

Group of ring ditches and enclosures at Tyringham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006924. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Group of ring ditches and enclosures at Tyringham?

The Group of ring ditches and enclosures at Tyringham is a Bronze Age ritual and domestic site located in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006924.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of ring ditches and enclosures at Tyringham?

Group of ring ditches and enclosures at Tyringham 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 1006924.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of ring ditches and enclosures at Tyringham?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tickford Bridge (4.9 km), Moated site, fishponds and associated earthworks 150m south-east of Haversham Manor (6.5 km), Great Linford Brickworks (6.8 km).

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