Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing ditch and settlement site north of Eastrea

Ring ditch and settlement site north of Eastrea

England
List entry 1006853
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Ring ditch and settlement site north of Eastrea is a prehistoric archaeological site located in Cambridgeshire. The monument comprises a ring ditch, a characteristic feature of Bronze Age funerary or settlement activity, alongside evidence of associated settlement remains. Ring ditches of this type typically date to the Bronze Age period, when they frequently enclosed burial mounds or formed the boundaries of domestic enclosures. The site represents an important record of prehistoric land use and settlement patterns in the Fenland region of eastern England.

Ring ditch and settlement site north of Eastrea is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006853. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring ditch and settlement site north of Eastrea?

Ring ditch and settlement site north of Eastrea is a prehistoric archaeological site located in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006853.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring ditch and settlement site north of Eastrea?

Ring ditch and settlement site north of Eastrea 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 1006853.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring ditch and settlement site north of Eastrea?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whittlesey Butter Cross (2.6 km), Bowl barrow immediately north east of Bank Farm (3.6 km), Bowl barrow 430m north east of Prior's Fen Farm (4.4 km).

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