Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNeolithic enclosure 510m north-east of Lawford House

Neolithic enclosure 510m north-east of Lawford House

England
List entry 1002157
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Neolithic enclosure located 510 metres north-east of Lawford House in Essex is a prehistoric earthwork dating to the Neolithic period. The monument consists of a roughly circular or sub-circular ditched enclosure, characteristic of early Neolithic settlement and activity in south-eastern England. Such enclosures served multiple functions including stock management, ceremonial purposes, and territorial definition during the fourth and third millennia before the present. The site represents evidence of early agricultural communities and their landscape exploitation in the Essex region during the formative period of British prehistory.

Neolithic enclosure 510m north-east of Lawford House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002157. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Neolithic enclosure 510m north-east of Lawford House?

The Neolithic enclosure located 510 metres north-east of Lawford House in Essex is a prehistoric earthwork dating to the Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002157.

Who is responsible for protecting Neolithic enclosure 510m north-east of Lawford House?

Neolithic enclosure 510m north-east of Lawford House 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 1002157.

What other scheduled monuments are near Neolithic enclosure 510m north-east of Lawford House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow W of Lawford Hall (1.2 km), Ring ditches SW of Reed Island (1.9 km), Mistley Towers (2.9 km).

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