Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing ditch cropmark E of St Patrick's Avenue

Ring ditch cropmark E of St Patrick's Avenue

England
List entry 1006965
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ring ditch cropmark E of St Patrick's Avenue is a prehistoric circular monument, identifiable as a cropmark feature in the landscape east of St Patrick's Avenue in Berkshire. The site represents evidence of settlement or ceremonial activity from the prehistoric period, visible primarily through differential crop growth patterns that reveal the buried ditch structure. Such ring ditches are characteristic of Bronze Age domestic or funerary contexts, though their precise function and dating require archaeological investigation to determine with certainty. The monument's survival as a cropmark indicates the presence of subsurface archaeological deposits that retain archaeological significance despite the absence of visible surface features.

Ring ditch cropmark E of St Patrick's Avenue is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006965. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring ditch cropmark E of St Patrick's Avenue?

Ring ditch cropmark E of St Patrick's Avenue is a prehistoric circular monument, identifiable as a cropmark feature in the landscape east of St Patrick's Avenue in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006965.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring ditch cropmark E of St Patrick's Avenue?

Ring ditch cropmark E of St Patrick's Avenue 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 1006965.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring ditch cropmark E of St Patrick's Avenue?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cropmark enclosure and pits NE of St Patrick's Avenue (0.2 km), Cropmark complex SW of St Patrick's Avenue (0.4 km), Cropmark site E of Broadmoor Lane (0.6 km).

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