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The Bulwarks is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Leicestershire, England. The site comprises defensive linear earthworks that date to the Iron Age period, representing a significant example of the fortified settlements and territorial boundaries constructed during this era in the English Midlands. The earthworks consist of banks and ditches that would have served both defensive and demarcation purposes for the Iron Age community that occupied or controlled the area. As a scheduled ancient monument, the Bulwarks remains an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and land organisation in the region.
The Bulwarks (earthworks) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003606. View the official record →
The Bulwarks is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Leicestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003606.
The Bulwarks (earthworks) 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 1003606.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lock up known as The Round House, at the junction of Church Street and St Matthew's Avenue (2.7 km), Coal mining remains 600m south west of Smoile Farm (4.4 km), Calke Park Tunnel (5 km).
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