Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing ditches, barrows and associated enclosures, Port Meadow

Ring ditches, barrows and associated enclosures, Port Meadow

England
List entry 1010717
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Ring ditches, barrows and associated enclosures, Port Meadow is a Bronze Age funerary and ceremonial monument complex situated in Port Meadow near Oxford. The site comprises multiple ring ditches and barrow features that represent burial practices and ritual activity characteristic of the Bronze Age period. The monument is significant as evidence of prehistoric settlement and funerary customs in the Thames Valley, demonstrating the importance of this landscape for Bronze Age communities. The features, now largely visible as earthworks and cropmark evidence, contribute to our understanding of Bronze Age ceremonial practices and land use in the region.

Ring ditches, barrows and associated enclosures, Port Meadow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010717. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring ditches, barrows and associated enclosures, Port Meadow?

Ring ditches, barrows and associated enclosures, Port Meadow is a Bronze Age funerary and ceremonial monument complex situated in Port Meadow near Oxford. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010717.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring ditches, barrows and associated enclosures, Port Meadow?

Ring ditches, barrows and associated enclosures, Port Meadow 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 1010717.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring ditches, barrows and associated enclosures, Port Meadow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Godstow Abbey: a Benedictine nunnery, associated earthworks, leats and bridge, immediately south of Godstow Bridge (0.9 km), Seacourt medieval settlement 760m west of Manor Farm, Binsey (1.7 km), Swing bridge, LNWR Station (2.6 km).

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