Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMound 300yds (270m) W of Moorfields Farm

Mound 300yds (270m) W of Moorfields Farm

England
List entry 1003482
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mound 300 yards west of Moorfields Farm is a prehistoric earthwork situated in Nottinghamshire. The monument comprises a substantial mound whose form and construction suggest origins in the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods, though precise dating has not been definitively established through archaeological investigation. Its survival as a discrete topographical feature indicates the site's significance within the prehistoric landscape of the region. The mound's function remains uncertain, though such monuments typically served ritual, funerary, or territorial purposes in prehistoric communities.

Mound 300yds (270m) W of Moorfields Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003482. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mound 300yds (270m) W of Moorfields Farm?

Mound 300 yards west of Moorfields Farm is a prehistoric earthwork situated in Nottinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003482.

Who is responsible for protecting Mound 300yds (270m) W of Moorfields Farm?

Mound 300yds (270m) W of Moorfields Farm 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 1003482.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mound 300yds (270m) W of Moorfields Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oldox camp (1.3 km), Slight univallate hillfort, 169m west of Combs Farm (2 km), Mound E of Haywood Oaks Farm (2.4 km).

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