Scheduled MonumentsEnglandIron Age enclosed settlement and Anglo-Saxon hunting lodge 68m south west of Cranford Farm

Iron Age enclosed settlement and Anglo-Saxon hunting lodge 68m south west of Cranford Farm

England
List entry 1004542
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The monument situated 68 metres south west of Cranford Farm is a multi-period site comprising an Iron Age enclosed settlement overlain by an Anglo-Saxon hunting lodge. The Iron Age settlement represents a defended domestic space typical of the later prehistoric period in the region, whilst the later Anglo-Saxon structure indicates continued occupation and exploitation of the site during the early medieval period. The palimpsest of occupation demonstrates the strategic value of this location across more than a thousand years, with successive communities recognising its advantages for settlement and resource management.

Iron Age enclosed settlement and Anglo-Saxon hunting lodge 68m south west of Cranford Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004542. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Iron Age enclosed settlement and Anglo-Saxon hunting lodge 68m south west of Cranford Farm?

The monument situated 68 metres south west of Cranford Farm is a multi-period site comprising an Iron Age enclosed settlement overlain by an Anglo-Saxon hunting lodge. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004542.

Who is responsible for protecting Iron Age enclosed settlement and Anglo-Saxon hunting lodge 68m south west of Cranford Farm?

Iron Age enclosed settlement and Anglo-Saxon hunting lodge 68m south west of Cranford 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 1004542.

What other scheduled monuments are near Iron Age enclosed settlement and Anglo-Saxon hunting lodge 68m south west of Cranford Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of a linear boundary 590m north of Noade's Leaze Farm (5.9 km), Sir Bevil Grenville's Monument (6.6 km), Romano-British settlement E of Sir Bevil Granville's Monument (6.8 km).

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