Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarth circles on St Martha's Hill

Earth circles on St Martha's Hill

England
List entry 1002976
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earth circles on St Martha's Hill is a Neolithic monument located near Guildford in Surrey. The site consists of a series of circular earthwork features whose precise function remains a subject of archaeological interpretation, though they are characteristic of Neolithic ritual or ceremonial contexts. The monument dates to the Neolithic period, reflecting the early farming communities that occupied the region. St Martha's Hill itself has yielded evidence of sustained occupation and activity across multiple periods, making it an important archaeological site within the Surrey landscape.

Earth circles on St Martha's Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002976. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earth circles on St Martha's Hill?

Earth circles on St Martha's Hill is a Neolithic monument located near Guildford in Surrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002976.

Who is responsible for protecting Earth circles on St Martha's Hill?

Earth circles on St Martha's Hill 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 1002976.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earth circles on St Martha's Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chilworth gunpowder works (0.8 km), Bowl barrow 90m west of Tyting Farm (1 km), Bowl barrow at Newlands Corner (1.7 km).

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