Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour Highworth circles east of North Leaze Farm

Four Highworth circles east of North Leaze Farm

England
List entry 1016388
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Four Highworth circles east of North Leaze Farm is a Neolithic monument complex located near Highworth in Wiltshire. The site comprises four circular earthworks, characteristic of ceremonial or ritual monuments from the Neolithic period. These circles represent an important element of the prehistoric ritual landscape of the Wiltshire chalklands, a region particularly rich in Neolithic and Bronze Age monumental activity. The earthworks remain substantially preserved, contributing to the archaeological and historical record of early ceremonial practices in southern Britain.

Four Highworth circles east of North Leaze Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016388. View the official record →

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What is Four Highworth circles east of North Leaze Farm?

Four Highworth circles east of North Leaze Farm is a Neolithic monument complex located near Highworth in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016388.

Who is responsible for protecting Four Highworth circles east of North Leaze Farm?

Four Highworth circles east of North Leaze Farm 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 1016388.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four Highworth circles east of North Leaze Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Highworth circle 200m north east of Common Farm (3 km), Highworth circle 200m south east of Common Farm (3.1 km), Two Highworth circles 250m and 325m north of Eastrop Farm (3.3 km).

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