Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSpringfield style enclosure and Iron Age enclosures south of Hill House, Baker Street.

Springfield style enclosure and Iron Age enclosures south of Hill House, Baker Street.

England
List entry 1009287
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Springfield style enclosure and Iron Age enclosures south of Hill House, Baker Street, is a complex of prehistoric earthworks located in Essex. The monument comprises Iron Age enclosures characteristic of the Springfield style, a distinctive settlement form identified in the Essex archaeological record and typically dating to the later Iron Age period. The earthworks consist of ditched enclosures that would have functioned as domestic or agricultural compounds, reflecting the settlement patterns and land management practices of Iron Age communities in this region. Such enclosures are significant for understanding the development of settlement hierarchies and subsistence strategies in Essex during the pre-Roman Iron Age.

Springfield style enclosure and Iron Age enclosures south of Hill House, Baker Street. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009287. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Springfield style enclosure and Iron Age enclosures south of Hill House, Baker Street.?

Springfield style enclosure and Iron Age enclosures south of Hill House, Baker Street, is a complex of prehistoric earthworks located in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009287.

Who is responsible for protecting Springfield style enclosure and Iron Age enclosures south of Hill House, Baker Street.?

Springfield style enclosure and Iron Age enclosures south of Hill House, Baker Street. 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 1009287.

What other scheduled monuments are near Springfield style enclosure and Iron Age enclosures south of Hill House, Baker Street.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Second World War anti-aircraft battery at Bowaters Farm (5.8 km), Tilbury Fort (6.1 km), Aspdin's kiln (7 km).

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