Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSections of the Sweet Track, the Post Track and associated remains 500m north east of Moorgate Farm

Sections of the Sweet Track, the Post Track and associated remains 500m north east of Moorgate Farm

England
List entry 1014438
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sections of the Sweet Track, the Post Track and associated remains 500m north east of Moorgate Farm is a Neolithic wooden trackway complex located on the Somerset Levels. The Sweet Track, one of the oldest known engineered roads in Britain, dates to approximately 3807–3806 BC and represents an exceptionally well-preserved example of early trackway construction, with timber laid in a distinctive pattern across waterlogged peat bog. The Post Track, a parallel contemporary structure, and associated archaeological features provide evidence of intensive Neolithic settlement and economic activity within this landscape. The waterlogged conditions of the Somerset Levels have resulted in the exceptional preservation of organic remains, including the wooden structural components that have allowed precise dating and detailed analysis of Neolithic engineering practices.

Sections of the Sweet Track, the Post Track and associated remains 500m north east of Moorgate Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014438. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sections of the Sweet Track, the Post Track and associated remains 500m north east of Moorgate Farm?

Sections of the Sweet Track, the Post Track and associated remains 500m north east of Moorgate Farm is a Neolithic wooden trackway complex located on the Somerset Levels. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014438.

Who is responsible for protecting Sections of the Sweet Track, the Post Track and associated remains 500m north east of Moorgate Farm?

Sections of the Sweet Track, the Post Track and associated remains 500m north east of Moorgate Farm 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 1014438.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sections of the Sweet Track, the Post Track and associated remains 500m north east of Moorgate Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bronze Age and Iron Age timber trackways, 700m north west of Coppice Gate Farm (0.5 km), Sections of the Sweet Track and Post Track, 650m east of Canada Farm (0.7 km), Bronze Age and Iron Age trackways 600m north east of Northbrook Farm (1.7 km).

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