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Settlement site at Morton is a prehistoric archaeological site located in Nottinghamshire, England. The site represents evidence of early human occupation and settlement activity, though detailed records of its specific archaeological features and the precise period of occupation require consultation of the formal designation documentation. As a recorded ancient monument, it contributes to understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns across the East Midlands region. The site's significance lies in its potential to inform knowledge of early land use and habitation practices in this part of England.
Settlement site at Morton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003670. View the official record →
Settlement site at Morton is a prehistoric archaeological site located in Nottinghamshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003670.
Settlement site at Morton 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 1003670.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement and remains of open fields immediately west of East Stoke village (2.7 km), Bowl barrow 160m south east of Wharf Farm (3.5 km), Castle Hill (3.6 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Settlement site at Morton's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Settlement site at Morton stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.