Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo large circular enclosures centring 150m SE of Baggaley's Wood

Two large circular enclosures centring 150m SE of Baggaley's Wood

England
List entry 1006096
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two large circular enclosures centring 150 metres south-east of Baggaley's Wood is a prehistoric monument situated in Staffordshire. The site consists of two substantial circular earthworks that represent evidence of settlement or ceremonial activity during the prehistoric period. The enclosures are characteristic of the type of defensive or communal structures constructed in Britain during the Iron Age or Bronze Age, periods when such circular earthworks were commonly employed for domestic and defensive purposes. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of regional importance, contributing to the understanding of prehistoric land use and settlement patterns in the Midlands region.

Two large circular enclosures centring 150m SE of Baggaley's Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006096. View the official record →

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What is Two large circular enclosures centring 150m SE of Baggaley's Wood?

Two large circular enclosures centring 150 metres south-east of Baggaley's Wood is a prehistoric monument situated in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006096.

Who is responsible for protecting Two large circular enclosures centring 150m SE of Baggaley's Wood?

Two large circular enclosures centring 150m SE of Baggaley's Wood 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 1006096.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two large circular enclosures centring 150m SE of Baggaley's Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wychnor deserted medieval village, moated site, moated enclosure and two fishponds (0.7 km), Pit alignments running NE and SW centring 320yds (300m) N of Wychnor Bridge (1.3 km), Circular enclosures centring 300yds (270m) W of Wychnor Junction (1.8 km).

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