Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRectangular enclosure near New Inn

Rectangular enclosure near New Inn

England
List entry 1006356
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The rectangular enclosure near New Inn is an Iron Age monument located in Oxfordshire. The site comprises a substantial rectilinear earthwork, characteristic of Late Iron Age settlement patterns in the region. Such enclosed spaces typically served defensive or administrative functions, or demarcated high-status domestic areas during the Iron Age period. The monument's survival as an earthwork preserves important evidence of prehistoric settlement organisation and land use in Oxfordshire.

Rectangular enclosure near New Inn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006356. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rectangular enclosure near New Inn?

The rectangular enclosure near New Inn is an Iron Age monument located in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006356.

Who is responsible for protecting Rectangular enclosure near New Inn?

Rectangular enclosure near New Inn 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 1006356.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rectangular enclosure near New Inn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork 300m south west of Fair Rosamund's Well, Blenheim Park (2.8 km), Ten medieval pillow mounds and part of an associated enclosure 300m north west of Combe Lodge (3 km), Blenheim Villa, a Roman villa and associated field system 200m north east of Little Cote (3.8 km).

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