Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthwork enclosure north-east of Brigmerston Plantation

Earthwork enclosure north-east of Brigmerston Plantation

England
List entry 1009661
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork enclosure north-east of Brigmerston Plantation is a prehistoric monument situated in Wiltshire. The site comprises an earthwork enclosure of uncertain date, though such features in this region are typically associated with Iron Age or earlier prehistoric settlement activity. The monument survives as an earthwork feature visible in the landscape, representing a form of defensive or ceremonial enclosure common to Iron Age communities in southern England. Its precise chronology and functional purpose remain subjects for archaeological investigation, though its inclusion in the National Heritage List reflects its significance as a potential indicator of prehistoric settlement patterns in the area.

Earthwork enclosure north-east of Brigmerston Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009661. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork enclosure north-east of Brigmerston Plantation?

Earthwork enclosure north-east of Brigmerston Plantation is a prehistoric monument situated in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009661.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthwork enclosure north-east of Brigmerston Plantation?

Earthwork enclosure north-east of Brigmerston Plantation 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 1009661.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork enclosure north-east of Brigmerston Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 380m north east of Straight Walk Plantation: part of a group of round barrows south of Hampshire Gap (9.2 km), Bowl barrow 340m east of Stockport (9.2 km), Bowl barrow 320m north east of Straight Walk Plantation: one of a group of round barrows south of Hampshire Gap (9.2 km).

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