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Prehistoric and later settlements near Northmoor is a scheduled ancient monument in Oxfordshire comprising evidence of human occupation spanning multiple periods from prehistory onwards. The site preserves archaeological remains indicative of settlement activity across several phases of occupation, with deposits and features reflecting the changing use of the landscape through successive historical periods. Located in the Oxfordshire countryside, the monument represents an important record of long-term human settlement patterns and land use in the region. The site's significance lies in its potential to illuminate the development of settlement organisation and economic activity from prehistoric times through to later periods.
Prehistoric and later settlements near Northmoor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006343. View the official record →
Prehistoric and later settlements near Northmoor is a scheduled ancient monument in Oxfordshire comprising evidence of human occupation spanning multiple periods from prehistory onwards.
Prehistoric and later settlements near Northmoor 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 1006343.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Devil's Quoits (1.5 km), New Bridge (2 km), Complex of rectangular enclosures, ring ditches and tracks (2.4 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Prehistoric and later settlements near Northmoor's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Prehistoric and later settlements near Northmoor stands on Kellaways Formation And Oxford Clay Formation (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Oxfordian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.