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A causewayed enclosure and associated features on the south bank of the River Thames immediately west of Rushey Weir is a Neolithic monument located in Berkshire. The site consists of multiple ditched enclosures arranged concentrically or in sequence, a characteristic feature of causewayed camps of the early Neolithic period, dating to approximately 3700–3500 BCE. The segmented ditches, interrupted by unexcavated causeways, served functions related to stock management, ceremonial activity, or communal gathering, though the precise purpose remains debated among archaeologists. The monument's proximity to the Thames suggests its inhabitants exploited riverine resources whilst maintaining pastoral and agricultural practices typical of early Neolithic communities in southern Britain.
Causewayed enclosure and associated features on the south bank of the River Thames, immediately west of Rushey Weir is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021368. View the official record →
A causewayed enclosure and associated features on the south bank of the River Thames immediately west of Rushey Weir is a Neolithic monument located in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021368.
Causewayed enclosure and associated features on the south bank of the River Thames, immediately west of Rushey Weir 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 1021368.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long mortuary enclosure and associated barrow 120m south of Rushey Weir (0.3 km), Burroway enclosure (1.2 km), Ring ditches (2.2 km).
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