Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCamp at Nine Yews

Camp at Nine Yews

England
List entry 1002458
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp at Nine Yews is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure situated in Dorset. The monument comprises a series of interrupted ditch segments arranged in a defensive or ceremonial configuration characteristic of early Neolithic settlement patterns in southern Britain, dating to approximately 3700–3500 BCE. The site's ditches were deliberately segmented rather than continuous, a feature typical of causewayed camps that facilitated movement and drainage whilst maintaining a defined boundary. Archaeological investigation has identified domestic and ritual deposits within the enclosure, contributing to understanding of early farming communities in the region during the fourth millennium BCE.

Camp at Nine Yews is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002458. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp at Nine Yews?

Camp at Nine Yews is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure situated in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002458.

Who is responsible for protecting Camp at Nine Yews?

Camp at Nine Yews 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 1002458.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp at Nine Yews?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Potteries at Prairie Farm (6.4 km), Bowl barrow 250m north east of Monmouth's Ash Farm (6.7 km), Sandalholme pottery works (6.8 km).

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