Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBanjo enclosure 480m south west of Cheldene

Banjo enclosure 480m south west of Cheldene

England
List entry 1017363
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Banjo enclosure 480m south west of Cheldene is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Wiltshire. The site comprises a small circular or sub-circular enclosure with a distinctive narrow entrance passage, characteristic of the banjo enclosure type that dates to the Bronze Age. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork, representing a form of settlement or ritual enclosure typical of the second millennium BC in southern England. Such enclosures are thought to have served domestic, pastoral, or ceremonial functions during the Bronze Age period.

Banjo enclosure 480m south west of Cheldene is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017363. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Banjo enclosure 480m south west of Cheldene?

Banjo enclosure 480m south west of Cheldene is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017363.

Who is responsible for protecting Banjo enclosure 480m south west of Cheldene?

Banjo enclosure 480m south west of Cheldene 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 1017363.

What other scheduled monuments are near Banjo enclosure 480m south west of Cheldene?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp on Forest Hill (6.7 km), East Croft Coppice earthwork (7.1 km), Marlborough Mound (7.5 km).

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