Scheduled Monument
Archaeological protection
Scheduled Monuments are nationally important archaeological sites or historic structures legally protected under the Ancient Monuments Act.
What This Means
This property is within 250m of a nationally important archaeological site (e.g., Roman villa, medieval castle, ancient burial mound) with the highest level of archaeological protection.
Practical Advice
- Cannot disturb, damage, or alter the monument without consent
- Criminal offence to damage scheduled monuments
- Development near the monument may require archaeological assessment
- Over 20,000 scheduled monuments in England
- Heavy penalties for unauthorised work
Key Points
- What it is: Protected archaeological site (e.g., Roman villa, medieval castle, ancient burial mound)
- Why it matters: Highest level of archaeological protection
- Within 250m of this property
- Cannot disturb, damage, or alter the monument
- Scheduled Monument Consent required for any work affecting the site
- Criminal offence to damage without consent
- Over 20,000 scheduled monuments in England
- May require archaeological assessment for nearby development
Additional Information
Scheduled Monuments include prehistoric sites, Roman remains, medieval structures, and other archaeology of national importance. Heavy penalties for unauthorised work.