Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBulls Down camp

Bulls Down camp

England
List entry 1001944
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bulls Down camp is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure located near Micheldever in Hampshire. The site consists of concentric rings of ditches interrupted by causeways, a characteristic feature of early Neolithic defensive or ceremonial monuments dating to approximately 3500 to 3000 BCE. The monument is situated on chalk downland and represents an important example of early farming settlement in southern England, contemporary with similar sites such as Windmill Hill in Wiltshire. Though partially ploughed and damaged by agricultural activity, the earthworks remain visible as cropmarks and low ground undulations, preserving evidence of Neolithic communal gathering, storage, or ritual practice.

Bulls Down camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001944. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bulls Down camp?

Bulls Down camp is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure located near Micheldever in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001944.

Who is responsible for protecting Bulls Down camp?

Bulls Down 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 1001944.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bulls Down camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site west of Cufaude Farm (2.4 km), Moated site and associated fishponds 100m south of Clappers Farm (3.6 km), Pyotts Hill entrenchment (4.1 km).

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