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The Iron Age settlement and cursus southeast of Aston-on-Trent is a complex of prehistoric earthworks in Derbyshire that demonstrates multi-period occupation and ritual activity. The site comprises an Iron Age settlement alongside a cursus monument, a linear ceremonial or processional structure of Neolithic or Bronze Age date, making it significant for understanding settlement patterns and ritual practices across multiple prehistoric periods. Additional cropmarks and archaeological features visible in aerial photography indicate further structures and land division associated with the complex. The monument illustrates the importance of the Derbyshire landscape in prehistoric settlement and the continuity of site use across different chronological phases.
Iron Age settlement and cursus, with other air photographic marks, SE of Aston-on-Trent is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003279. View the official record →
The Iron Age settlement and cursus southeast of Aston-on-Trent is a complex of prehistoric earthworks in Derbyshire that demonstrates multi-period occupation and ritual activity. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003279.
Iron Age settlement and cursus, with other air photographic marks, SE of Aston-on-Trent 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 1003279.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure castle at Castle Donington (3.2 km), Hemington Chapel (3.8 km), Site revealed by aerial photography, SE of Dunster Barn (5.5 km).
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