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Rectangular earthwork in Shingleton Wood is a prehistoric defensive or administrative structure situated in Kent. The monument consists of a substantial rectangular enclosure defined by banks and ditches, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in south-eastern England. Its precise dating and function remain subjects of archaeological study, though the earthwork's morphology suggests construction during the Iron Age period. The site represents an important example of the defensive or demarcated settlements that characterised prehistoric Kent before the Roman conquest.
Rectangular earthwork in Shingleton Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005149. View the official record →
Rectangular earthwork in Shingleton Wood is a prehistoric defensive or administrative structure situated in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005149.
Rectangular earthwork in Shingleton Wood 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 1005149.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 450m north-east of Shingleton Farm (0.5 km), Large cemetery N of Sangrado's Wood (2.7 km), Two enclosures 400yds (360m) NE of Mill House School (4.3 km).
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