Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour Highworth circles 150m north east of Pickett's Copse

Four Highworth circles 150m north east of Pickett's Copse

England
List entry 1016386
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Four Highworth circles is a Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial site located approximately 150 metres north-east of Pickett's Copse near Highworth in Wiltshire. The monument consists of four circular earthworks arranged as a complex, typical of later prehistoric ritual landscapes that characterised the Wessex region. The site represents an important element of Bronze Age settlement and religious practice in the wider Highworth area, where multiple contemporary monuments suggest intensive use of the landscape during the second millennium BC. The earthworks remain visible as low banks and ditches in the modern terrain.

Four Highworth circles 150m north east of Pickett's Copse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016386. View the official record →

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What is Four Highworth circles 150m north east of Pickett's Copse?

Four Highworth circles is a Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial site located approximately 150 metres north-east of Pickett's Copse near Highworth in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016386.

Who is responsible for protecting Four Highworth circles 150m north east of Pickett's Copse?

Four Highworth circles 150m north east of Pickett's Copse 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 1016386.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four Highworth circles 150m north east of Pickett's Copse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bourton village cross (5 km), Site of Roman town, W of Wanborough House (5.7 km), Hall Place (7.4 km).

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