Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMorden Park Mound

Morden Park Mound

England
List entry 1002011
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Morden Park Mound is a prehistoric earthwork located in Morden, Surrey, consisting of a substantial raised mound that survives as a prominent topographical feature within the modern landscape. The mound's exact dating and original function remain uncertain, though its form is consistent with Bronze Age or Iron Age funerary or ritual monuments of southern England. The earthwork has been subject to some modification and degradation over the centuries but retains sufficient archaeological integrity to warrant statutory protection as a scheduled ancient monument. Its survival in an urban setting makes it a significant archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric settlement and ceremonial practices in the Surrey region.

Morden Park Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002011. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Morden Park Mound?

Morden Park Mound is a prehistoric earthwork located in Morden, Surrey, consisting of a substantial raised mound that survives as a prominent topographical feature within the modern landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002011.

Who is responsible for protecting Morden Park Mound?

Morden Park Mound 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 1002011.

What other scheduled monuments are near Morden Park Mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Milestone outside No. 135 Cheam Road, Cheam (3.7 km), Milestone in Brighton Road (4.7 km), Nonsuch Palace, its formal gardens and associated remains, and Cuddington medieval settlement (4.9 km).

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