Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOval enclosure, possibly Iron Age, SW of Stowey House

Oval enclosure, possibly Iron Age, SW of Stowey House

England
List entry 1004606
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Oval enclosure, SW of Stowey House, is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Somerset. The site consists of an oval-shaped enclosed area defined by bank and ditch earthworks characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region. Dating evidence and archaeological survey have provisionally assigned the monument to the Iron Age period, though definitive dating would require further investigation. The enclosure represents a form of settlement or defensive structure typical of Iron Age communities in south-western England, and its survival as an upstanding earthwork preserves evidence of prehistoric land use and social organisation in the Somerset landscape.

Oval enclosure, possibly Iron Age, SW of Stowey House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004606. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Oval enclosure, possibly Iron Age, SW of Stowey House?

Oval enclosure, SW of Stowey House, is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004606.

Who is responsible for protecting Oval enclosure, possibly Iron Age, SW of Stowey House?

Oval enclosure, possibly Iron Age, SW of Stowey 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 1004606.

What other scheduled monuments are near Oval enclosure, possibly Iron Age, SW of Stowey House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 120m north west of Burnt Wood (9.7 km), Long barrow and bowl barrow 430m north west of the Mendip Nature Research Station (9.8 km), Disc barrow 610m northeast of Drove Cottage (10 km).

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