Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMound with ditch and outer bank 200ft (60m) S of Savay Farm

Mound with ditch and outer bank 200ft (60m) S of Savay Farm

England
List entry 1006945
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Mound with ditch and outer bank 200ft south of Savay Farm is a prehistoric earthwork located in Buckinghamshire. The monument comprises a central mound surrounded by a ditch and outer bank, characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age ritual or defensive structures of southern England. The precise dating and function of the site remain uncertain, as is common with such undated earthworks, though its morphology suggests construction during the later prehistoric period. The site's survival as an earthwork demonstrates the value of such upstanding monuments in preserving evidence of early settlement and land use in the region.

Mound with ditch and outer bank 200ft (60m) S of Savay Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006945. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mound with ditch and outer bank 200ft (60m) S of Savay Farm?

Mound with ditch and outer bank 200ft south of Savay Farm is a prehistoric earthwork located in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006945.

Who is responsible for protecting Mound with ditch and outer bank 200ft (60m) S of Savay Farm?

Mound with ditch and outer bank 200ft (60m) S of Savay 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 1006945.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mound with ditch and outer bank 200ft (60m) S of Savay Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brackenbury Farm moated site 3/4 mile (1210m) NW of Ickenham church (2.4 km), Medieval moated site 382m south-east of Brackenbury Farm (2.8 km), Moated site 200m north west of Chalfont Lodge (4.1 km).

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