Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLake villages NW of Oxenpill

Lake villages NW of Oxenpill

England
List entry 1006160
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lake villages northwest of Oxenpill is a prehistoric settlement site located in Somerset. The site comprises evidence of Iron Age occupation dating to approximately the first millennium BCE, representing an important example of lakeside settlement patterns in southern Britain during this period. The villages were situated in the wetland environment characteristic of the Somerset Levels, where waterlogged conditions have aided the preservation of organic remains. Such settlements demonstrate the adaptation of Iron Age communities to low-lying terrain and their exploitation of aquatic resources, contributing significantly to understanding of prehistoric settlement hierarchies and economic practices in the region.

Lake villages NW of Oxenpill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006160. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lake villages NW of Oxenpill?

Lake villages northwest of Oxenpill is a prehistoric settlement site located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006160.

Who is responsible for protecting Lake villages NW of Oxenpill?

Lake villages NW of Oxenpill 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 1006160.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lake villages NW of Oxenpill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duck decoy in Sharpham Park, 600m south west of Avalon Farm (4.2 km), Tinney's trackways, west of Sharpham Bridge (4.6 km), Beckery Chapel and cemetery (site of) (5.4 km).

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