Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric circular earthworks

Prehistoric circular earthworks

England
List entry 1005717
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric circular earthworks is a scheduled ancient monument located in Warwickshire, comprising an archaeological site of Bronze Age or Iron Age date. The monument consists of circular or near-circular earthwork features, typical of ritual, defensive, or domestic settlement structures from the later prehistoric period. Such monuments are significant for understanding settlement patterns, land use, and social organisation in prehistoric Britain. The site's surviving earthworks provide material evidence for archaeological investigation and interpretation of Warwickshire's prehistoric landscape.

Prehistoric circular earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005717. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric circular earthworks?

Prehistoric circular earthworks is a scheduled ancient monument located in Warwickshire, comprising an archaeological site of Bronze Age or Iron Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005717.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric circular earthworks?

Prehistoric circular earthworks 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 1005717.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric circular earthworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow cemetery 1/4 mile (400m) NE of Bretford (2.3 km), Prehistoric pit alignment and associated features on Lawford Heath, adjacent to the northernmost Blue Boar Farm (3.9 km), Bowl barrow on Lammas Hill (4.1 km).

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