Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure, probably unfinished, west of Sun Plantation

Enclosure, probably unfinished, west of Sun Plantation

England
List entry 1010234
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure, probably unfinished, west of Sun Plantation is a prehistoric earthwork situated in Wiltshire. The monument consists of an incomplete enclosure defined by a ditch and bank, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. Its unfinished state suggests the work was abandoned during construction, providing evidence of settlement activity and land use in this region during prehistory. The site remains of archaeological interest as an example of early enclosed settlement patterns in southern England.

Enclosure, probably unfinished, west of Sun Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010234. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure, probably unfinished, west of Sun Plantation?

Enclosure, probably unfinished, west of Sun Plantation is a prehistoric earthwork situated in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010234.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure, probably unfinished, west of Sun Plantation?

Enclosure, probably unfinished, west of Sun 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 1010234.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure, probably unfinished, west of Sun Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wilbury House round barrow (8 km), Newton Barrows, a round barrow cemetery on Earl's Farm Down (9 km), Bowl barrow on Earl's Farm Down within Boscombe Down Airfield, 620m south west of the covered reservoir (9.1 km).

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