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Norsey Wood is a multi-period archaeological site located in Essex that contains evidence of human activity spanning several distinct chronological phases. The site has yielded material culture and features indicative of occupation or use from prehistoric through to medieval times, reflecting patterns of land use across a considerable timespan. Its significance lies in the archaeological record it preserves of changing settlement patterns and resource exploitation in the Essex landscape over these extended periods. The precise physical character and extent of surviving features at the site reflect both the original activities undertaken there and subsequent preservation conditions.
Multi-period site at Norsey Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019485. View the official record →
Norsey Wood is a multi-period archaeological site located in Essex that contains evidence of human activity spanning several distinct chronological phases. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019485.
Multi-period site at Norsey Wood 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 1019485.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chitham's Farm moated site (2 km), Moated site immediately east of Heron Hall (5.9 km), Moated site and fishponds at Botelers (6.5 km).
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