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Newport Earthworks

England
List entry 1005025
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Newport Earthworks is a prehistoric monument located near Newport in Lincolnshire, comprising substantial earthen banks and ditches of Iron Age date. The site represents a defended settlement or enclosure typical of the Iron Age period in the East Midlands, constructed to enclose and protect a community and their resources. The earthworks survive as prominent landscape features, with their form and defensive characteristics reflecting the military and social organization of Iron Age communities in the region. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategies in Lincolnshire.

Newport Earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005025. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newport Earthworks?

Newport Earthworks is a prehistoric monument located near Newport in Lincolnshire, comprising substantial earthen banks and ditches of Iron Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005025.

Who is responsible for protecting Newport Earthworks?

Newport Earthworks 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 1005025.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newport Earthworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman remains beneath Boots building (1.5 km), Roman wall, ditch and gate adjoining and under The Park (1.5 km), Grey Friars Museum, Broadgate (1.7 km).

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