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Timber trackways at Moor Drove is a Bronze Age archaeological site located near Brentsfield Bridge in Somerset. The trackways consist of preserved wooden structures that provided passage across the marshy wetland environment characteristic of the Somerset Levels during the Bronze Age period. Such trackways represent important evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and land use in the region, demonstrating how early communities engineered solutions to traverse difficult terrain. The site's waterlogged conditions have enabled exceptional preservation of organic remains, making it a valuable resource for understanding Bronze Age technology and daily life.
Timber trackways at Moor Drove, 800m east of Brentsfield Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014872. View the official record →
Timber trackways at Moor Drove is a Bronze Age archaeological site located near Brentsfield Bridge in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014872.
Timber trackways at Moor Drove, 800m east of Brentsfield Bridge 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 1014872.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric timber trackways, 670m SSE of Parchey Bridge (1.1 km), Telescopic rail bridge over the River Parrett, 270m south east of Bridgwater Dock lock (4.9 km), Brick and tile kiln west of East Quay, 200m east of Bridgwater Dock lock (5 km).
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