Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo square enclosures in Tenant's Bottom

Two square enclosures in Tenant's Bottom

England
List entry 1002840
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two square enclosures in Tenant's Bottom is an ancient monument comprising two roughly square ditched enclosures located in Dorset. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents a form of enclosed settlement or land division characteristic of that period in southern England. The enclosures are defined by ditch systems that would have served defensive, territorial, or organisational functions within the Iron Age landscape. Such square enclosures are relatively common in Dorset and reflect patterns of settlement and land use during the pre-Roman Iron Age, contributing to understanding of Iron Age society and settlement hierarchy in the region.

Two square enclosures in Tenant's Bottom is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002840. View the official record →

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What is Two square enclosures in Tenant's Bottom?

Two square enclosures in Tenant's Bottom is an ancient monument comprising two roughly square ditched enclosures located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002840.

Who is responsible for protecting Two square enclosures in Tenant's Bottom?

Two square enclosures in Tenant's Bottom 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 1002840.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two square enclosures in Tenant's Bottom?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow and four bowl barrows 500m north west of Whitfield Farm (9.9 km), Bell barrow in Highfield Plantation and two bowl barrows immediately north west of Forty Acre Plantation (10.1 km), Discontinuous surviving sections of Roman aqueduct (10.1 km).

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