Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRobin Hood's Arbour, Maidenhead Thicket, Cookham

Robin Hood's Arbour, Maidenhead Thicket, Cookham

England
List entry 1006978
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Robin Hood's Arbour is a prehistoric earthwork located in Maidenhead Thicket near Cookham in Berkshire. The monument consists of a small circular or oval enclosure formed by a bank and ditch, characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age construction, though its precise dating remains uncertain. The site has been known locally by this name for several centuries, though the attribution to Robin Hood is folkloric rather than historical. The earthwork survives as an archaeological feature of interest for understanding the prehistoric settlement patterns of the Thames Valley region.

Robin Hood's Arbour, Maidenhead Thicket, Cookham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006978. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Robin Hood's Arbour, Maidenhead Thicket, Cookham?

Robin Hood's Arbour is a prehistoric earthwork located in Maidenhead Thicket near Cookham in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006978.

Who is responsible for protecting Robin Hood's Arbour, Maidenhead Thicket, Cookham?

Robin Hood's Arbour, Maidenhead Thicket, Cookham 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 1006978.

What other scheduled monuments are near Robin Hood's Arbour, Maidenhead Thicket, Cookham?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in Maidenhead Thicket 180m north of Coach and Horses public house. (0.6 km), Hurley Priory: A moated Benedictine priory and fishponds and the remains of Ladye Place Mansion (3.9 km), Mesolithic site, Moor Farm, Holyport, Bray Wick (4.5 km).

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