Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCausewayed camp

Causewayed camp

England
List entry 1005486
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Causewayed Camp is a Neolithic enclosure located near Salmonby in the Lincolnshire Wolds. The monument consists of multiple concentric ditches interrupted by causeways, a characteristic feature of early Neolithic ceremonial and communal gathering sites dating to approximately 3500–3000 BCE. Such causewayed camps are considered amongst the earliest monumental constructions in Britain, serving functions that likely combined ritual, defence, and social assembly. The site represents an important example of early agricultural settlement and social organisation during the transition to farming economies in the British Neolithic.

Causewayed camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005486. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Causewayed camp?

Causewayed Camp is a Neolithic enclosure located near Salmonby in the Lincolnshire Wolds. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005486.

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 1005486.

What other scheduled monuments are near Causewayed camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lolham Bridges (3.8 km), Settlement site E of Uffington and Barnack Station (4 km), Uffington Bridge (4.1 km).

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