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Pit alignments running north-east and south-west, centring approximately 320 yards north of Wychnor Bridge in Staffordshire, is an ancient monument of Iron Age date. The alignments consist of a series of deliberately excavated pits arranged in linear patterns across the landscape, a form of boundary marker or territorial demarcation characteristic of later prehistoric settlement organisation. Such pit alignments are typically interpreted as serving defensive, ceremonial, or land-division functions within Iron Age communities. The monument's significance lies in its contribution to understanding the spatial organisation and land management practices of Iron Age Staffordshire.
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 →
Pit alignments running north-east and south-west, centring approximately 320 yards north of Wychnor Bridge in Staffordshire, is an ancient monument of Iron Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006095.
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.
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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