Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSlight univallate hillfort south of End Way Farm

Slight univallate hillfort south of End Way Farm

England
List entry 1014142
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Slight univallate hillfort south of End Way Farm is a modest Iron Age defensive earthwork situated in Essex. The monument consists of a single bank and ditch enclosure, characteristic of univallate hillfort construction from the Iron Age period. The earthwork remains relatively slight in its preserved form, indicating either original modest construction or substantial erosion over two millennia. Such single-banked fortifications in Essex typically served as territorial markers or temporary refuges for local populations during the later prehistoric period.

Slight univallate hillfort south of End Way Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014142. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Slight univallate hillfort south of End Way Farm?

Slight univallate hillfort south of End Way Farm is a modest Iron Age defensive earthwork situated in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014142.

Who is responsible for protecting Slight univallate hillfort south of End Way Farm?

Slight univallate hillfort south of End Way 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 1014142.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slight univallate hillfort south of End Way Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crop mark site SW of Oldmoor (1.2 km), Earthworks in and E of Pandole Wood (1.8 km), Decoy pond 700m north east of Marsh House Farm (5.5 km).

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