Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMound 150yds (140m) N of church

Mound 150yds (140m) N of church

England
List entry 1005339
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mound 150 yards north of church is a prehistoric or medieval earthwork located in Herefordshire. The monument survives as an elevated mound, a form of construction common to both prehistoric ceremonial sites and medieval administrative centres such as motte bases. Without further archaeological investigation or detailed survey records, the precise dating and original function of this earthwork remain uncertain, though its preservation within the heritage record indicates its significance to local settlement history. The site's proximity to a parish church suggests it may relate to the medieval organisation of the landscape, though prehistoric origins cannot be excluded.

Mound 150yds (140m) N of church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005339. View the official record →

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What is Mound 150yds (140m) N of church?

Mound 150 yards north of church is a prehistoric or medieval earthwork located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005339.

Who is responsible for protecting Mound 150yds (140m) N of church?

Mound 150yds (140m) N of 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 1005339.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mound 150yds (140m) N of church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mound S of Woodbrook (2.8 km), Turret Castle (4.8 km), Offa's Dyke: section NW of Holme Marsh extending 615yds (560m) to the railway (4.8 km).

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