Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLinear earthwork in Perry's Grove

Linear earthwork in Perry's Grove

England
List entry 1005512
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Linear earthwork in Perry's Grove is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Hertfordshire. The monument comprises a substantial bank and ditch feature aligned across the landscape, characteristic of earthworks constructed during the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods. Such linear features typically served territorial, defensive, or boundary functions within ancient settlement patterns. The site remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric land management and social organization in the region.

Linear earthwork in Perry's Grove is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005512. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Linear earthwork in Perry's Grove?

Linear earthwork in Perry's Grove is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005512.

Who is responsible for protecting Linear earthwork in Perry's Grove?

Linear earthwork in Perry's Grove 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 1005512.

What other scheduled monuments are near Linear earthwork in Perry's Grove?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lockleys Roman villa (2.2 km), Dicket Mead Roman villa (2.5 km), Roman site 440yds (400m) E of Backlane Wood (2.7 km).

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