Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBanjo enclosure 245m north west of Lower Hazel Farm

Banjo enclosure 245m north west of Lower Hazel Farm

England
List entry 1004528
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Banjo enclosure 245m north west of Lower Hazel Farm is a prehistoric monument located in Gloucestershire, England. The site takes its name from the characteristic banjo-shaped earthwork form typical of Iron Age enclosures, featuring a circular or sub-circular main enclosure with a distinctive linear approach or funnel-like entrance structure. Such enclosures are generally dated to the Iron Age period and are thought to have served functions including stock management and settlement. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and remains an important record of Iron Age land use and settlement patterns in the region.

Banjo enclosure 245m north west of Lower Hazel Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004528. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Banjo enclosure 245m north west of Lower Hazel Farm?

Banjo enclosure 245m north west of Lower Hazel Farm is a prehistoric monument located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004528.

Who is responsible for protecting Banjo enclosure 245m north west of Lower Hazel Farm?

Banjo enclosure 245m north west of Lower Hazel 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 1004528.

What other scheduled monuments are near Banjo enclosure 245m north west of Lower Hazel Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow re-used as a moot 205m SSE of Chelwood (0.8 km), Old Church of St Helen, Rudgeway (1.3 km), Iron Age defended settlement 525m ENE of Elberton Manor (1.9 km).

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