Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTimber trackways 850m east of Catcott Burtle Farm

Timber trackways 850m east of Catcott Burtle Farm

England
List entry 1014433
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Timber trackways 850m east of Catcott Burtle Farm is a Bronze Age monument located in the Somerset Levels near Catcott in Somerset. The trackways consist of preserved wooden structures that once provided passage across the wetland landscape, demonstrating the sophisticated engineering and land management practices of Bronze Age communities in this region. These trackways are among the important archaeological remains that illustrate how prehistoric inhabitants navigated and exploited the Somerset Levels during periods of environmental change. The site represents significant evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mobility across what was then a challenging marshy terrain.

Timber trackways 850m east of Catcott Burtle Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014433. View the official record →

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What is Timber trackways 850m east of Catcott Burtle Farm?

Timber trackways 850m east of Catcott Burtle Farm is a Bronze Age monument located in the Somerset Levels near Catcott in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014433.

Who is responsible for protecting Timber trackways 850m east of Catcott Burtle Farm?

Timber trackways 850m east of Catcott Burtle 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 1014433.

What other scheduled monuments are near Timber trackways 850m east of Catcott Burtle Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sections of the Sweet Track and Post Track, 650m east of Canada Farm (2.8 km), Sections of the Sweet Track, the Post Track and associated remains 500m north east of Moorgate Farm (3.3 km), Bronze Age and Iron Age timber trackways, 700m north west of Coppice Gate Farm (3.7 km).

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