Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of small enclosures on Horton Down, 910m north east of Easton Down long barrow

Group of small enclosures on Horton Down, 910m north east of Easton Down long barrow

England
List entry 1014561
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Group of small enclosures on Horton Down is an archaeological monument comprising multiple small enclosures located on the chalk downland northeast of Easton Down in Wiltshire. The site dates to the prehistoric period, with the enclosures representing settlement or land management activity characteristic of Iron Age or possibly earlier Bronze Age occupation. The enclosures are visible as earthwork features in the landscape, forming a cluster of modest defensive or domestic structures typical of upland settlement patterns in southern England during antiquity. The monument sits within the broader archaeological complex of the Horton Down area, which contains multiple sites of prehistoric significance within the Wiltshire chalk country.

Group of small enclosures on Horton Down, 910m north east of Easton Down long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014561. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Group of small enclosures on Horton Down, 910m north east of Easton Down long barrow?

The Group of small enclosures on Horton Down is an archaeological monument comprising multiple small enclosures located on the chalk downland northeast of Easton Down in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014561.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of small enclosures on Horton Down, 910m north east of Easton Down long barrow?

Group of small enclosures on Horton Down, 910m north east of Easton Down long barrow 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 1014561.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of small enclosures on Horton Down, 910m north east of Easton Down long barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including All Cannings Cross, an Early Iron Age settlement site (3.3 km), Earthwork enclosure on Milk Hill (4 km), Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage (5 km).

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