Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMound 1200yds (1100m) NNE of the Church

Mound 1200yds (1100m) NNE of the Church

England
List entry 1001721
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mound 1200 yards north-north-east of the Church is a prehistoric or early medieval earthwork located in Herefordshire. The monument survives as a substantial mound, though detailed archaeological investigation and stratigraphic evidence regarding its precise dating and original function remain limited in the published record. Such mounds in this region typically relate to either Neolithic and Bronze Age burial practices or early medieval administrative and defensive structures, though without excavation the specific character of this example cannot be definitively established. The site's inclusion in the national heritage record reflects its potential archaeological significance within the broader landscape history of Herefordshire.

Mound 1200yds (1100m) NNE of the Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001721. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mound 1200yds (1100m) NNE of the Church?

Mound 1200 yards north-north-east of the Church is a prehistoric or early medieval earthwork located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001721.

Who is responsible for protecting Mound 1200yds (1100m) NNE of the Church?

Mound 1200yds (1100m) NNE of the Church 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 1001721.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mound 1200yds (1100m) NNE of the Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shobdon Arches (5.6 km), Shobdon Castle mound (5.9 km), Round barrow 270yds (250m) S of Shobdon Church (6.2 km).

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