Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of pit alignments

Site of pit alignments

England
List entry 1003493
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The site of pit alignments is an Iron Age monument located in Nottinghamshire, England. The site comprises a series of pits arranged in linear patterns, a characteristic feature of Iron Age settlement and land division in the East Midlands. Such pit alignments typically date to the later Iron Age, possibly serving ritual, defensive, or territorial demarcation functions, though their precise purpose remains a matter of archaeological interpretation. The monument represents valuable evidence of Iron Age land use and social organisation in the region.

Site of pit alignments is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003493. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of pit alignments?

The site of pit alignments is an Iron Age monument located in Nottinghamshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003493.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of pit alignments?

Site of pit alignments 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 1003493.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of pit alignments?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newark town wall (Lombard Street) (4.2 km), Civil War sconce 650m north west of Devon Bridge (4.2 km), Standing cross known as Beaumond Cross (4.5 km).

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