Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLinear earthwork in Perry's Grove

Linear earthwork in Perry's Grove

England
List entry 1005512
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Linear earthwork in Perry's Grove is a prehistoric or early historic linear earthwork located in Hertfordshire. The monument takes the form of a substantial bank and ditch alignment that traverses the landscape, typical of such features constructed during the Iron Age or Romano-British period. Linear earthworks of this type served various functions including boundary demarcation, stock control, and territorial division. The feature survives as an archaeological record of early land management and landscape organisation 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 or early historic 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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