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Julian's Bower is a turf cut maze located near Alkborough in north Lincolnshire. The monument consists of a spiral pattern cut into the turf of a hilltop, measuring approximately forty metres in diameter, and represents one of the few surviving examples of a medieval or early post-medieval maze in England. The date of its construction remains uncertain, though it is generally considered to be medieval in origin, with some evidence suggesting a post-medieval date. The maze has been maintained and preserved as a significant example of recreational or possibly ritual landscape features from its period, and remains a distinctive earthwork monument visible on the ground today.
Julian's Bower turf cut maze is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016428. View the official record →
Julian's Bower is a turf cut maze located near Alkborough in north Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016428.
Julian's Bower turf cut maze 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 1016428.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Countess Close moated site (0.1 km), Bronze Age bowl barrow, Anglo-Saxon settlement and medieval manorial settlement (2.6 km), Camera and moated site at Faxfleet Hall (3.6 km).
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