Scheduled MonumentsEnglandInterrupted ditch system at Potash Farm

Interrupted ditch system at Potash Farm

England
List entry 1005982
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The interrupted ditch system at Potash Farm is a Neolithic monument located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a series of segmented or interrupted ditches characteristic of Neolithic causewayed enclosures, a defensive and ritual settlement form common in southern Britain during the fourth millennium before the Common Era. Such systems typically enclosed substantial areas and served multiple functions including stock control, ceremonial gathering, and protection. The monument represents an important surviving example of early agricultural settlement in East Anglia and contributes to understanding Neolithic territorial organisation and social practices in the region.

Interrupted ditch system at Potash Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005982. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Interrupted ditch system at Potash Farm?

The interrupted ditch system at Potash Farm is a Neolithic monument located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005982.

Who is responsible for protecting Interrupted ditch system at Potash Farm?

Interrupted ditch system at Potash 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 1005982.

What other scheduled monuments are near Interrupted ditch system at Potash Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure E of Nether Hall (4.7 km), Six bowl barrows in Knight's Wood, 500m south-east of White House Farm: part of Seven Hills barrow cemetery (6.4 km), Two bowl barrows in Knight's Wood, 460m south-east of White House Farm: part of Seven Hills barrow cemetery (6.4 km).

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