The Bank

England
List entry 1005753
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Bank is a prehistoric earthwork located in Warwickshire, England. The monument comprises an elongated bank or ridge, characteristic of Neolithic or Bronze Age field systems or territorial boundaries. Its precise dating and function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation, though its form is consistent with ancient land division practices in the English Midlands. The earthwork survives as an upstanding linear feature within the modern landscape, providing evidence of prehistoric land management and settlement patterns in the region.

The Bank is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005753. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Bank?

The Bank is a prehistoric earthwork located in Warwickshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005753.

Who is responsible for protecting The Bank?

The Bank 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 1005753.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Bank?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross immediately north of the Church of St Peter and St Paul (0.3 km), Medieval settlement at Brookhampton (0.5 km), King John's Castle (1.4 km).

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