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Enclosure on Horton Down is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, comprising an approximately circular or sub-circular earthwork defined by a ditch and bank system. The site dates to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age period, though the precise dating remains uncertain without excavation. The enclosure measures roughly 60 metres in diameter and is situated on downland terrain characteristic of Wiltshire's chalk landscape. Such monuments typically served defensive, ceremonial, or territorial functions within their respective periods, though the specific purpose of this particular enclosure has not been definitively established through archaeological investigation.
Enclosure on Horton Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014555. View the official record →
Enclosure on Horton Down is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, comprising an approximately circular or sub-circular earthwork defined by a ditch and bank system. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014555.
Enclosure on Horton Down 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 1014555.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including All Cannings Cross, an Early Iron Age settlement site (2.7 km), Earthwork enclosure on Milk Hill (3.3 km), Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse (3.7 km).
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