Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMound S of Sand Lane

Mound S of Sand Lane

England
List entry 1003477
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mound S of Sand Lane is a prehistoric earthwork located in Nottinghamshire. The mound forms part of a significant group of Bronze Age burial mounds in the region and represents an important archaeological resource for understanding ritual and mortuary practices of the early second millennium BCE. The monument consists of an earthen mound whose precise dimensions and condition reflect both its original construction and subsequent erosion and land use over millennia. Its survival as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological value as a source of evidence for Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial activity in the East Midlands.

Mound S of Sand Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003477. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mound S of Sand Lane?

Mound S of Sand Lane is a prehistoric earthwork located in Nottinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003477.

Who is responsible for protecting Mound S of Sand Lane?

Mound S of Sand Lane 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 1003477.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mound S of Sand Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman camp 750m east of Church Cottages (6.4 km), Langford medieval village, including moat and open field system, 450m north west of Elmtree Farm (6.5 km), Crococalana Roman town (6.9 km).

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