Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMound at Langdyke Bush

Mound at Langdyke Bush

England
List entry 1006786
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mound at Langdyke Bush is a prehistoric earthwork located in Northamptonshire. The monument comprises a substantial mound of earth and stone, characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices, though the precise dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation. Such mounds typically served as burial monuments or territorial markers within the landscape of early prehistoric communities. The site's survival as an upstanding earthwork makes it an important record of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practices in the East Midlands region.

Mound at Langdyke Bush is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006786. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mound at Langdyke Bush?

Mound at Langdyke Bush is a prehistoric earthwork located in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006786.

Who is responsible for protecting Mound at Langdyke Bush?

Mound at Langdyke Bush 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 1006786.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mound at Langdyke Bush?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement W of boathouse, River Nene (5.8 km), The fort and Roman walled town of Durobrivae and its south, west and east suburbs, immediately south and east of Water Newton Village (5.9 km), Henge, ring ditch and prehistoric settlement remains, 450m west of High Holborn Lodge (7.2 km).

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