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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Overview

History & significance

Four Highworth circles east of North Leaze Farm is a Neolithic ritual monument located in Wiltshire comprising four discrete circular earthworks. The site consists of shallow circular banks and ditches arranged across the landscape, characteristic of ritual or ceremonial enclosures dating to the Neolithic period. These monuments, situated in the chalk downland east of North Leaze Farm near Highworth, represent evidence of formal gathering or ceremonial activity during prehistoric times. The four circles form a significant grouping within Wiltshire's substantial corpus of Neolithic ritual monuments, contributing to understanding of early communal practices and social organisation in this region during the fourth and third millennia before the present day.

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 ritual monument located in Wiltshire comprising four discrete circular earthworks. 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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