Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPit alignments running NE and SW centring 320yds (300m) N of Wychnor Bridge

Pit alignments running NE and SW centring 320yds (300m) N of Wychnor Bridge

England
List entry 1006095
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Pit alignments running NE and SW centring 320 yards north of Wychnor Bridge is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ceremonial or territorial monument located in Staffordshire. The feature consists of a series of pits deliberately aligned in two directions, northeast and southwest, a layout typical of later Neolithic pit alignments found across central England. Such monuments are thought to have served ritual, astronomical, or territorial functions, though their precise purpose remains uncertain. The site lies within an area of considerable prehistoric activity in the Trent Valley region.

Pit alignments running NE and SW centring 320yds (300m) N of Wychnor Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006095. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pit alignments running NE and SW centring 320yds (300m) N of Wychnor Bridge?

Pit alignments running NE and SW centring 320 yards north of Wychnor Bridge is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ceremonial or territorial monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006095.

Who is responsible for protecting Pit alignments running NE and SW centring 320yds (300m) N of Wychnor Bridge?

Pit alignments running NE and SW centring 320yds (300m) N of Wychnor Bridge 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 1006095.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pit alignments running NE and SW centring 320yds (300m) N of Wychnor Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Circular enclosures centring 300yds (270m) W of Wychnor Junction (0.5 km), Circular enclosures 100yds (90m) SW of Bonthorn (0.8 km), Enclosures and cursus 300yds (270m) SE of Efflinch (0.9 km).

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