Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPump Copse earthwork

Pump Copse earthwork

England
List entry 1003242
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pump Copse earthwork is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure situated in Oxfordshire. The site consists of interrupted ditch segments arranged in a roughly circular plan, characteristic of causewayed enclosures from the early Neolithic period, dating to approximately 3700–3500 BCE. Such monuments are thought to have served as gathering places for rituals, trade, and communal activities rather than as permanent settlements or defensive structures. The earthwork remains visible as soil and vegetation anomalies marking the ditch lines, preserving evidence of early agricultural communities in southern England.

Pump Copse earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003242. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pump Copse earthwork?

Pump Copse earthwork is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure situated in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003242.

Who is responsible for protecting Pump Copse earthwork?

Pump Copse earthwork 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 1003242.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pump Copse earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stonesfield Roman villa (4.8 km), Oaklands Farm Roman villa (5.6 km), Fawler Roman villa (5.9 km).

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