Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe earthwork remains of a turf mizmaze 250m south east of White Hall Farm

The earthwork remains of a turf mizmaze 250m south east of White Hall Farm

England
List entry 1019362
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The earthwork remains of a turf mizmaze 250m south east of White Hall Farm is an ancient monument located in Dorset, England. Mizmazes, also known as turf mazes, are ritual or recreational labyrinths cut into grassland or chalk downs, with examples documented across southern England dating primarily to the medieval and early modern periods. The surviving earthwork at this location preserves the distinctive pathway pattern characteristic of such monuments, though the precise dating and original function of this particular example requires reference to archaeological survey records and the heritage designation documentation. The site represents an important survival of this distinctive class of English earthwork monument.

The earthwork remains of a turf mizmaze 250m south east of White Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019362. View the official record →

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What is The earthwork remains of a turf mizmaze 250m south east of White Hall Farm?

The earthwork remains of a turf mizmaze 250m south east of White Hall Farm is an ancient monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019362.

Who is responsible for protecting The earthwork remains of a turf mizmaze 250m south east of White Hall Farm?

The earthwork remains of a turf mizmaze 250m south east of White Hall 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 1019362.

What other scheduled monuments are near The earthwork remains of a turf mizmaze 250m south east of White Hall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Field system and enclosures on Middle Hill (8.3 km), The Castle hillfort (8.5 km), Tithe barn at Court Farm (9 km).

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