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 prehistoric enclosed settlement located near Uffington in Oxfordshire. The site comprises a substantial rectangular enclosure defined by banks and ditches, characteristic of Iron Age defensive or communal structures in the region. The monument dates to the Iron Age period, when such enclosed settlements served as centres for habitation, storage, and potentially ritual activity. The earthwork remains visible as an upstanding archaeological feature, preserving evidence of prehistoric land use and settlement patterns in the Upper Thames valley.

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 prehistoric enclosed settlement located near Uffington 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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