Scheduled MonumentsEnglandIron Age banjo enclosure, associated enclosure and linear features, 323m south-west of South Tadworth Farm

Iron Age banjo enclosure, associated enclosure and linear features, 323m south-west of South Tadworth Farm

England
List entry 1005925
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Iron Age banjo enclosure, associated enclosure and linear features, 323m south-west of South Tadworth Farm, is a prehistoric settlement complex located in Surrey, England. The site comprises a characteristic banjo-shaped enclosure, a form typical of Iron Age settlement in southern Britain, together with an associated secondary enclosure and linear earthwork features that likely served defensive, agricultural, or boundary functions. The monument dates to the Iron Age period and represents evidence of organised settlement and land use during this pre-Roman phase of British prehistory. The site's survival as an upstanding archaeological monument makes it a valuable record of Iron Age domestic and territorial organisation in the Surrey landscape.

Iron Age banjo enclosure, associated enclosure and linear features, 323m south-west of South Tadworth Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005925. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Iron Age banjo enclosure, associated enclosure and linear features, 323m south-west of South Tadworth Farm?

Iron Age banjo enclosure, associated enclosure and linear features, 323m south-west of South Tadworth Farm, is a prehistoric settlement complex located in Surrey, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005925.

Who is responsible for protecting Iron Age banjo enclosure, associated enclosure and linear features, 323m south-west of South Tadworth Farm?

Iron Age banjo enclosure, associated enclosure and linear features, 323m south-west of South Tadworth 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 1005925.

What other scheduled monuments are near Iron Age banjo enclosure, associated enclosure and linear features, 323m south-west of South Tadworth Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 130m south of Buckland Road: part of Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery (6.7 km), Bowl barrow 200m north of Flanchford Road: part of Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery (6.7 km), Bowl barrow 70m north of Flanchford Road: part of Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery (6.8 km).

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