Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure north of Chirton Gorse

Enclosure north of Chirton Gorse

England
List entry 1017938
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure north of Chirton Gorse is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire. The site comprises an enclosed area defined by earthwork boundaries, characteristic of settlement or ceremonial use during the Bronze Age or Iron Age period. The enclosure survives as a visible archaeological feature in the landscape, recorded and designated for its evidential value in understanding prehistoric land use and settlement patterns in the region. Such enclosures represent important markers of early territorial organization and community activity in Wiltshire's archaeological record.

Enclosure north of Chirton Gorse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017938. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure north of Chirton Gorse?

Enclosure north of Chirton Gorse is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017938.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure north of Chirton Gorse?

Enclosure north of Chirton Gorse 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 1017938.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure north of Chirton Gorse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows forming part of Rollestone Field linear round barrow cemetery (9.9 km), Bowl barrow 350m north west of Greenland Farm (10 km), Chitterne Down barrow (10.3 km).

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