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Saxon defences is a linear earthwork located in Warwickshire that forms part of the defensive infrastructure associated with the Anglo-Saxon period. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch that served a protective function during the early medieval period, likely constructed between the 5th and 10th centuries as part of territorial demarcation or settlement defence. Such linear earthworks were characteristic responses to the military and administrative needs of Anglo-Saxon communities, though the precise dating and original extent of this particular example remain subjects of archaeological study. The survival of the earthwork provides important evidence for understanding settlement patterns and defensive strategies in early medieval Warwickshire.
Saxon defences is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006088. View the official record →
Saxon defences is a linear earthwork located in Warwickshire that forms part of the defensive infrastructure associated with the Anglo-Saxon period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006088.
Saxon defences 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 1006088.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval deanery, Lower Gungate (0.2 km), Tamworth Castle (0.5 km), Alvecote priory and dovecote (4.1 km).
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