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Turf Maze at Troy Farm is a turf-cut maze located in Oxfordshire, England. The maze is cut into the turf and comprises a pattern of pathways formed by trenches or ridges within the grass, following a traditional labyrinthine design. Though the exact date of its creation remains uncertain, such turf mazes are generally associated with medieval or post-medieval periods, and some examples have documented origins in the early modern era. The Troy Farm maze represents a surviving example of this distinctive form of recreational or ritual landscape feature, which was historically found in various locations across England.
Turf Maze at Troy Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1468043. View the official record →
Turf Maze at Troy Farm is a turf-cut maze located in Oxfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1468043.
Turf Maze at Troy 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 1468043.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cold War structures at the former Upper Heyford Airbase (0.7 km), Ardley Wood moated ringwork (2.1 km), Tithe Barn (3.2 km).
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