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Henge 500m north west of Bush Wood is a Neolithic ceremonial monument located in Hertfordshire. The site comprises a substantial earthwork consisting of a circular bank and ditch formation typical of henge monuments dating to the Neolithic period. Such monuments served important ritual and ceremonial functions within prehistoric communities, likely hosting gatherings and religious observances. The earthwork remains visible as an archaeological feature and is recorded on the National Heritage List for England as a monument of national importance, contributing to our understanding of Neolithic settlement patterns and ritual practices in the region.
Henge 500m north west of Bush Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012095. View the official record →
Henge 500m north west of Bush Wood is a Neolithic ceremonial monument located in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012095.
Henge 500m north west of Bush Wood 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 1012095.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chesfield Church (4.1 km), Wymondley Priory, barn, moat, associated earthworks, enclosures, platforms, hollow-way and conduit head (5 km), Great Wymondley Castle: a motte and bailey castle and associated manorial enclosure 20m east of St Mary's Church, Great Wymondley (5.3 km).
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