Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure east of Robin Hood's Ball

Enclosure east of Robin Hood's Ball

England
List entry 1009511
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure east of Robin Hood's Ball is a prehistoric earthwork located near Salisbury in Wiltshire. The monument comprises an oval or sub-rectangular enclosure defined by a ditch and bank, characteristic of Neolithic or Bronze Age settlement patterns in the Wessex region. Its proximity to the well-known Neolithic causewayed enclosure of Robin Hood's Ball itself suggests this feature may relate to the broader pattern of prehistoric land use and settlement in this archaeologically significant landscape. The exact dating and function of the enclosure remain uncertain without modern excavation, though its morphology and association with nearby contemporary monuments indicate its importance to understanding prehistoric activity in the area.

Enclosure east of Robin Hood's Ball is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009511. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure east of Robin Hood's Ball?

Enclosure east of Robin Hood's Ball is a prehistoric earthwork located near Salisbury in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009511.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure east of Robin Hood's Ball?

Enclosure east of Robin Hood's Ball 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 1009511.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure east of Robin Hood's Ball?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 50m south west of Rox Hill Clump (7.6 km), Bowl barrow 470m south east of Druid's Head Farm (7.9 km), Bowl barrow 540m south east of Druid's Head Farm (7.9 km).

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