Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric enclosures 3/4 mile (1200m) E of Norton Church

Prehistoric enclosures 3/4 mile (1200m) E of Norton Church

England
List entry 1003538
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric enclosures 3/4 mile east of Norton Church is a scheduled ancient monument comprising evidence of prehistoric settlement and land use near the parish of Norton in Worcestershire. The enclosures consist of earthwork remains visible as cropmarks and soil features indicative of Iron Age or Bronze Age date, representing a significant example of prehistoric territorial organisation in the Worcestershire landscape. The site demonstrates the pattern of dispersed settlement characteristic of prehistoric communities in the English Midlands, with the earthwork features providing archaeological evidence of enclosure systems used for stock management and domestic occupation during the later prehistoric period.

Prehistoric enclosures 3/4 mile (1200m) E of Norton Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003538. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric enclosures 3/4 mile (1200m) E of Norton Church?

Prehistoric enclosures 3/4 mile east of Norton Church is a scheduled ancient monument comprising evidence of prehistoric settlement and land use near the parish of Norton in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003538.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric enclosures 3/4 mile (1200m) E of Norton Church?

Prehistoric enclosures 3/4 mile (1200m) E of Norton Church 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 1003538.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric enclosures 3/4 mile (1200m) E of Norton Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Anglo-Saxon cemetery at Bennett's Hill (2.2 km), Roman settlement NW of Ryden Farm (4.1 km), Abbot Reginald's Gateway and Old Vicarage (4.4 km).

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