Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing ditches and rectilinear enclosures E of Tupsley

Ring ditches and rectilinear enclosures E of Tupsley

England
List entry 1005348
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ring ditches and rectilinear enclosures east of Tupsley is a prehistoric and Romano-British archaeological site located in Herefordshire. The monument comprises circular ditched features and rectangular enclosures characteristic of settlement and land use patterns spanning from the Bronze Age through the Roman period. The ring ditches likely represent the remains of round houses or ritual structures, whilst the rectilinear enclosures suggest organised field systems or settlement boundaries. This complex of features provides evidence of sustained occupation and agricultural activity across several centuries of prehistory and the Romano-British era.

Ring ditches and rectilinear enclosures E of Tupsley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005348. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring ditches and rectilinear enclosures E of Tupsley?

Ring ditches and rectilinear enclosures east of Tupsley is a prehistoric and Romano-British archaeological site located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005348.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring ditches and rectilinear enclosures E of Tupsley?

Ring ditches and rectilinear enclosures E of Tupsley 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 1005348.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring ditches and rectilinear enclosures E of Tupsley?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of medieval village (3.3 km), Dinedor Camp (3.9 km), Bullingham Old Church (4.2 km).

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