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Ring ditches, cursus, enclosures and settlement site is a complex of prehistoric monuments located in Oxfordshire. The site comprises multiple archaeological features including ring ditches, a cursus monument, and associated enclosures that date to the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. Ring ditches represent the denuded remains of burial mounds or domestic structures, while the cursus represents a linear ritual or ceremonial monument typical of Neolithic activity in southern England. The settlement evidence indicates occupation and use of the landscape across an extended chronological span, reflecting patterns of prehistoric land use and social organisation in the Thames Valley region.
Ring ditches, cursus, enclosures and settlement site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006344. View the official record →
Ring ditches, cursus, enclosures and settlement site is a complex of prehistoric monuments located in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006344.
Ring ditches, cursus, enclosures and settlement site 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 1006344.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 340m north west of Cooks Cottages (2.2 km), Long barrow 140m north west of Cooks Cottages (2.3 km), Brightwell Barrow (2.6 km).
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