Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric defended enclosure and six adjacent hut circles at Tatham Park

Prehistoric defended enclosure and six adjacent hut circles at Tatham Park

England
List entry 1012817
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Tatham Park is a prehistoric defended enclosure situated in Lancashire, England, that dates to the Bronze Age period. The monument comprises a substantial earthwork enclosure accompanied by six hut circles positioned in close proximity to the defensive structure, indicating a settled community organisation typical of Bronze Age settlement patterns. The defended enclosure itself represents a significant investment in communal labour and suggests social organisation and possibly defensive concerns among the prehistoric inhabitants. The hut circles associated with the site provide evidence of domestic occupation and settlement density during this period of prehistory.

Prehistoric defended enclosure and six adjacent hut circles at Tatham Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012817. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric defended enclosure and six adjacent hut circles at Tatham Park?

Tatham Park is a prehistoric defended enclosure situated in Lancashire, England, that dates to the Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012817.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric defended enclosure and six adjacent hut circles at Tatham Park?

Prehistoric defended enclosure and six adjacent hut circles at Tatham Park 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 1012817.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric defended enclosure and six adjacent hut circles at Tatham Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clintsfield Colliery (2.2 km), Hornby Bridge (2.6 km), Castle Mound motte and bailey, Melling (3 km).

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