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Earthwork at Penley is a prehistoric earthwork located in Hampshire, England. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of archaeological interest reflecting activity during the prehistoric period, though its precise date and function remain subject to scholarly interpretation. The site is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1001922, indicating its recognised significance within the archaeological record of the county. Like many Hampshire earthworks, it contributes to understanding of prehistoric settlement and land use patterns in southern England.
Earthwork at Penley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001922. View the official record →
Earthwork at Penley is a prehistoric earthwork located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001922.
Earthwork at Penley 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 1001922.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 'The Battery' (1.8 km), Barley Pound earthworks (2.2 km), Powderham Castle (2.8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Earthwork at Penley's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Earthwork at Penley stands on White Chalk Subgroup, bedrock that formed in the Maastrichtian. The rock here is chalk.