Archaeology

Archaeological sites or historic buildings or structures can be "scheduled" for special protection by the government if they are considered nationally important.

Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard, Charlton Kings

There are six scheduled ancient monuments in Cheltenham:

• Northfield round barrow 1100m east of Glenfall, Charlton Kings
• Battledown camp, Charlton Kings
• Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard, Charlton Kings
• Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard, Cheltenham
• Leckhampton moated site, Leckhampton
• Prestbury moated site, Prestbury

Historic England carry out a programme of scheduling work, but anyone can nominate a site to be scheduled. In both cases Historic England make a recommendation to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and they make the final decision as whether a site should be scheduled or not. Find out more about scheduled monuments on the Historic England website.

Apply for Scheduled Monument Consent

Information on how to apply for Scheduled Monument Consent, including application forms and guidance notes for applicants, can be found on the Historic England website.