Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMadehurst Wood earthworks

Madehurst Wood earthworks

England
List entry 1003736
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Madehurst Wood earthworks is a prehistoric monument located in West Sussex, England. The site comprises linear earthwork features of Iron Age date, representing field systems or boundary works typical of the later prehistoric period in southern England. Such earthworks demonstrate the organized landscape management and agricultural practices of Iron Age communities in the region. The monument survives as buried or partially visible archaeological remains within the woodland landscape.

Madehurst Wood earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003736. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Madehurst Wood earthworks?

Madehurst Wood earthworks is a prehistoric monument located in West Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003736.

Who is responsible for protecting Madehurst Wood earthworks?

Madehurst Wood earthworks 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 1003736.

What other scheduled monuments are near Madehurst Wood earthworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Goblestubbs Copse earthworks (1.1 km), Tortington Augustinian priory and ponds, including part of priory precinct (3.8 km), Arundel Castle (4 km).

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