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Ringwork in Broomhall Copse is a medieval earthwork monument situated in Surrey. The site comprises a circular or oval defensive enclosure formed by a bank and ditch, characteristic of ringwork fortifications that were constructed during the 11th to 13th centuries. Such monuments typically served as defended residences or administrative centres for minor lords and landholders during the Norman and early medieval period. The earthwork remains visible today as an archaeological feature within the copse, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and fortification practices in the Surrey landscape.
Ringwork in Broomhall Copse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018371. View the official record →
Ringwork in Broomhall Copse is a medieval earthwork monument situated in Surrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018371.
Ringwork in Broomhall Copse 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 1018371.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site west of Vachery Farm (2.5 km), Medieval moated site and associated pillow mound, Wildwood Copse (2.8 km), Drungewick Manor moated site (4.1 km).
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