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Henge 315m north west of Westcott is a Neolithic ritual monument located in Cornwall, England. The site consists of a circular or oval earthwork defined by a ditch and internal or external bank, characteristic of henges constructed during the Neolithic period. Such monuments typically served ceremonial or communal functions, though the specific purpose of this particular henge remains undetermined. The site's preservation and record within the heritage designations system reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of Neolithic settlement and ritual practice in Cornwall.
Henge 315m north west of Westcott is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006634. View the official record →
Henge 315m north west of Westcott is a Neolithic ritual monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006634.
Henge 315m north west of Westcott 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 1006634.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dupath holy well, 45m NNE of Dupath Farm (0.8 km), Westcott Cross, 480m south east of Westcott Lodge (1 km), Two round barrows on Viverdon Down (1.5 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Henge 315m north west of Westcott's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Henge 315m north west of Westcott stands on Unnamed Igneous Intrusion, Devonian, bedrock that formed in the Devonian. The rock here is mafic igneous-rock.