Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRectilinear enclosures 1km SW of Boyton Hall Farm

Rectilinear enclosures 1km SW of Boyton Hall Farm

England
List entry 1006005
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rectilinear enclosures 1 km SW of Boyton Hall Farm is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a system of rectangular ditched enclosures situated in Suffolk. The monument dates to the Iron Age and represents a form of agricultural or pastoral land organisation characteristic of that period. The enclosures are defined by archaeological cropmark evidence and surface survey, which have revealed their rectilinear plan form. Such field systems and enclosure complexes provide important evidence for settlement patterns, land use, and territorial organisation during the Iron Age in East Anglia.

Rectilinear enclosures 1km SW of Boyton Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006005. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rectilinear enclosures 1km SW of Boyton Hall Farm?

Rectilinear enclosures 1 km SW of Boyton Hall Farm is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a system of rectangular ditched enclosures situated in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006005.

Who is responsible for protecting Rectilinear enclosures 1km SW of Boyton Hall Farm?

Rectilinear enclosures 1km SW of Boyton Hall Farm 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 1006005.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rectilinear enclosures 1km SW of Boyton Hall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in Rendlesham Forest, 1300m west of Valley Farm (2.6 km), Two bowl barrows in Rendlesham Forest, 285m north west of Manor Cottage (3.6 km), Martello tower at Shingle Street (3.6 km).

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