Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHenge 300m ENE of Newbarns Farm

Henge 300m ENE of Newbarns Farm

England
List entry 1008976
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Henge 300m ENE of Newbarns Farm is a Neolithic ceremonial monument located in Essex, England. The site comprises a roughly circular earthwork consisting of a ditch and internal bank, characteristic of henges from the Neolithic period. Such monuments typically served ritual or ceremonial functions within prehistoric communities, though the specific purposes of this particular example remain subject to archaeological interpretation. The monument's survival as an earthwork feature has allowed it to be recorded and scheduled as a protected archaeological site within the historic environment record.

Henge 300m ENE of Newbarns Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008976. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Henge 300m ENE of Newbarns Farm?

Henge 300m ENE of Newbarns Farm is a Neolithic ceremonial monument located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008976.

Who is responsible for protecting Henge 300m ENE of Newbarns Farm?

Henge 300m ENE of Newbarns 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 1008976.

What other scheduled monuments are near Henge 300m ENE of Newbarns Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cressing Temple (1.7 km), Moated site and two fishponds at Black Notley churchyard, 20m east of St Peter's and St Paul's Church (2.6 km), Great Loyes moated site and fishpond (4.3 km).

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