Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTinney's trackways, west of Sharpham Bridge

Tinney's trackways, west of Sharpham Bridge

England
List entry 1014436
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Tinney's trackways is a prehistoric routeway located west of Sharpham Bridge in Somerset. The monument comprises sunken lanes and associated holloways that represent ancient communication routes across the landscape. These trackways are thought to date from the Bronze Age or Iron Age, reflecting long-established patterns of movement and trade in the region. The deeply incised character of the paths demonstrates the cumulative effect of repeated passage by people and livestock over an extended period, making them significant evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and land use in Somerset.

Tinney's trackways, west of Sharpham Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014436. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tinney's trackways, west of Sharpham Bridge?

Tinney's trackways is a prehistoric routeway located west of Sharpham Bridge in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014436.

Who is responsible for protecting Tinney's trackways, west of Sharpham Bridge?

Tinney's trackways, west of Sharpham 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 1014436.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tinney's trackways, west of Sharpham Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of medieval road, south of Pomparles Bridge, north of Street (2 km), Roman villa NW of Two Acre Plantation (4 km), Duck decoy, 820m SSW of Little Huckham Farm: the western of three decoys on Walton Moor (4.2 km).

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