Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCausewayed camp

Causewayed camp

England
List entry 1004938
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Causewayed Camp is a Neolithic earthwork located in Lincolnshire, dating to the early Neolithic period around 3,500 to 3,000 BCE. The monument consists of a series of interrupted ditches and banks arranged in a roughly circular or oval plan, characteristic of causewayed enclosures found across southern Britain during this era. Such sites are thought to have functioned as gathering places, markets, or ceremonial centres rather than permanent settlements, though evidence suggests seasonal occupation. The interruptions in the ditch system, which give causewayed camps their distinctive name, allowed access across the fortifications and may have had ritual or practical significance in Neolithic communities.

Causewayed camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004938. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Causewayed camp?

Causewayed Camp is a Neolithic earthwork located in Lincolnshire, dating to the early Neolithic period around 3,500 to 3,000 BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004938.

Who is responsible for protecting Causewayed camp?

Causewayed 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 1004938.

What other scheduled monuments are near Causewayed camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wothorpe House (3.9 km), Torpel Manor (or castle), Ashton (6 km), Site of Torpel's Manor (6.3 km).

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