Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLate Bronze Age enclosure at Queen Mary's Hospital, Carshalton

Late Bronze Age enclosure at Queen Mary's Hospital, Carshalton

England
List entry 1003313
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Queen Mary's Hospital enclosure is a Late Bronze Age ritual or defensive monument located in Carshalton, Surrey. The site comprises an approximately circular or oval ditched enclosure of a type characteristic of the Later Bronze Age period, roughly dating to the second half of the second millennium BC. Such enclosed spaces served varied functions during this era, potentially serving as ritual centres, livestock compounds, or settlements, though the specific purpose of this particular example remains uncertain without extensive excavation. The monument represents an important surviving example of Bronze Age land use and territorial organisation in the Surrey landscape.

Late Bronze Age enclosure at Queen Mary's Hospital, Carshalton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003313. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Late Bronze Age enclosure at Queen Mary's Hospital, Carshalton?

Queen Mary's Hospital enclosure is a Late Bronze Age ritual or defensive monument located in Carshalton, Surrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003313.

Who is responsible for protecting Late Bronze Age enclosure at Queen Mary's Hospital, Carshalton?

Late Bronze Age enclosure at Queen Mary's Hospital, Carshalton 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 1003313.

What other scheduled monuments are near Late Bronze Age enclosure at Queen Mary's Hospital, Carshalton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Regular aggregate field system, associated trackway and Anglo-Saxon barrow field on Farthing Downs, 490m east of Hooley Farm (5 km), Site of manor house in Netherne Wood (6.5 km), Spigot Mortar Emplacement at RAF Kenley (7.2 km).

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