Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBoughton Quarry camp

Boughton Quarry camp

England
List entry 1005139
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Boughton Quarry camp is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure located in Kent, England. The site consists of interrupted ditch segments forming an enclosure that is characteristic of early Neolithic ceremonial and settlement sites in southern Britain, dating to approximately 3700–3500 BCE. The monument represents an important example of causewayed enclosure construction, a distinctive settlement form of the Neolithic period that served functions both domestic and ritual in nature. The site's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding early farming communities and their spatial organisation in prehistoric Kent.

Boughton Quarry camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005139. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Boughton Quarry camp?

Boughton Quarry camp is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure located in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005139.

Who is responsible for protecting Boughton Quarry camp?

Boughton Quarry camp 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 1005139.

What other scheduled monuments are near Boughton Quarry camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Farleigh Bridge, over the Medway (3.7 km), The College of All Saints (3.7 km), Tithe barn, Mill Street (3.9 km).

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