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 barrow cemetery located approximately 150 metres north east of Pickett's Copse near Highworth in Wiltshire. The site comprises four burial mounds characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such circular earthworks served as prominent funerary monuments within the landscape. These barrows form part of the wider distribution of prehistoric ceremonial and burial sites across the Wiltshire downlands, an area rich in Neolithic and Bronze Age archaeological remains. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the heritage designation system.

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 barrow cemetery 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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