Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMound at Syke Breck Farm

Mound at Syke Breck Farm

England
List entry 1003485
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mound at Syke Breck Farm is a prehistoric or early medieval earthwork situated in Nottinghamshire. The monument consists of an artificial mound, a form of settlement focus or ritual monument that appears in the archaeological record across multiple periods in English history. The mound's exact date of construction and original function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation, as with many such earthworks whose chronology cannot be firmly established without excavation. Its survival as a recorded monument demonstrates the value placed on understanding the landscape's deeper history through its topographical features.

Mound at Syke Breck Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003485. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mound at Syke Breck Farm?

Mound at Syke Breck Farm is a prehistoric or early medieval earthwork situated in Nottinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003485.

Who is responsible for protecting Mound at Syke Breck Farm?

Mound at Syke Breck 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 1003485.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mound at Syke Breck Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mound E of Haywood Oaks Farm (1.3 km), Papplewick pumping station (2.6 km), Mound 300yds (270m) W of Moorfields Farm (2.6 km).

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