Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSub-rectangular enclosure in Great Bradford Wood

Sub-rectangular enclosure in Great Bradford Wood

England
List entry 1019731
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sub-rectangular enclosure in Great Bradford Wood is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Wiltshire. The enclosure comprises a roughly sub-rectangular defensive structure defined by substantial banks and ditches, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in southern Britain. Its precise dating and function remain subjects of archaeological investigation, though such enclosed settlements typically served as domestic or pastoral centres during the later prehistoric period. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork within the woodland environment, retaining archaeological integrity that allows study of its original form and construction.

Sub-rectangular enclosure in Great Bradford Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019731. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sub-rectangular enclosure in Great Bradford Wood?

Sub-rectangular enclosure in Great Bradford Wood is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019731.

Who is responsible for protecting Sub-rectangular enclosure in Great Bradford Wood?

Sub-rectangular enclosure in Great Bradford Wood 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 1019731.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sub-rectangular enclosure in Great Bradford Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shrunken Settlement of Paxcroft to east of Lower Paxcroft Farm (4.7 km), Iford Bridge (4.8 km), Farleigh Hungerford Castle (5.3 km).

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