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Julian's Bower is a turf cut maze located near Alkborough in Lincolnshire, England. The monument consists of a complex labyrinthine pattern cut into the turf, forming concentric pathways typical of medieval maze designs. Though traditionally associated with various legendary figures and periods, the archaeological and historical evidence suggests the maze was created in the medieval period, though the precise date of its construction remains uncertain. The maze has been maintained and repaired over subsequent centuries and represents a rare surviving example of a turf cut labyrinth of its type in England.
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 Lincolnshire, England. 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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