Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMesolithic site, Moor Farm, Holyport, Bray Wick

Mesolithic site, Moor Farm, Holyport, Bray Wick

England
List entry 1006974
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Moor Farm is a Mesolithic site located at Holyport in the parish of Bray, Berkshire. The site dates to the Middle Stone Age and represents evidence of hunter-gatherer occupation in the Thames Valley region during the post-glacial period. Archaeological investigation has identified artefactual material consistent with Mesolithic activity, contributing to understanding of early human settlement patterns in south-eastern England following the retreat of ice age conditions.

Mesolithic site, Moor Farm, Holyport, Bray Wick is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006974. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mesolithic site, Moor Farm, Holyport, Bray Wick?

Moor Farm is a Mesolithic site located at Holyport in the parish of Bray, Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006974.

Who is responsible for protecting Mesolithic site, Moor Farm, Holyport, Bray Wick?

Mesolithic site, Moor Farm, Holyport, Bray Wick 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 1006974.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mesolithic site, Moor Farm, Holyport, Bray Wick?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Foxley Green Farm (2.3 km), Saxon barrow, church and cemeteries in the old churchyard at Taplow Court (3.5 km), Bowl barrow in Maidenhead Thicket 180m north of Coach and Horses public house. (4.4 km).

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