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Middle Engine Pit

England
List entry 1004533
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Middle Engine Pit is a scheduled ancient monument located in Somerset, England. The site represents remains associated with historical mining or industrial activity, with its designation reflecting its importance to the archaeological record of the region's extractive industries. The pit's physical character and precise dating require reference to specialist archaeological surveys and the detailed entry held within the National Heritage List for England, which provides the authoritative documentation for this monument's chronology and historical context.

Middle Engine Pit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004533. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Middle Engine Pit ?

Middle Engine Pit is a scheduled ancient monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004533.

Who is responsible for protecting Middle Engine Pit ?

Middle Engine Pit 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 1004533.

What other scheduled monuments are near Middle Engine Pit ?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 350m south-west of Cornerpool Farm (6.4 km), Two confluent bowl barrows on Felton Hill (6.8 km), Large univallate hillfort on Cadbury Hill (6.9 km).

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