Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPark Wood: a ringwork 75m north-east of Holy Trinity Church

Park Wood: a ringwork 75m north-east of Holy Trinity Church

England
List entry 1010229
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Park Wood is a ringwork situated approximately 75 metres north-east of Holy Trinity Church in Essex. The monument consists of a circular or oval defensive earthwork, characteristic of the ringwork form that emerged during the early medieval period, particularly in the 11th and 12th centuries. Ringworks of this type typically comprised a defended enclosure surrounded by a bank and ditch, serving as fortified administrative or residential centres for local lords. The site's proximity to the parish church suggests a relationship with manorial settlement and the ecclesiastical centre of the community.

Park Wood: a ringwork 75m north-east of Holy Trinity Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010229. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Park Wood: a ringwork 75m north-east of Holy Trinity Church?

Park Wood is a ringwork situated approximately 75 metres north-east of Holy Trinity Church in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010229.

Who is responsible for protecting Park Wood: a ringwork 75m north-east of Holy Trinity Church?

Park Wood: a ringwork 75m north-east of Holy Trinity Church 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 1010229.

What other scheduled monuments are near Park Wood: a ringwork 75m north-east of Holy Trinity Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clavering Castle: a ringwork with associated earthworks north of the church of St Mary and St Clement (7.1 km), Moated mound near Hale Farm (7.1 km), Chamberlain's Moat. (7.2 km).

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