Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHengi-form monument and two bowl barrows 500m east of St Andrew's Church

Hengi-form monument and two bowl barrows 500m east of St Andrew's Church

England
List entry 1017463
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1017463
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
0.24 hectares
Grid reference
TF 18114 94480
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

This hengi-form monument and associated bowl barrows east of St Andrew's Church in Lincolnshire is a Neolithic ritual site of considerable archaeological importance. The hengi-form structure, characterized by a ditch and bank arrangement typical of henge monuments, dates to the Neolithic period and represents a significant example of ceremonial architecture from this era. Two bowl barrows, the most common form of Bronze Age burial mound, are positioned approximately 500 metres east of the church, indicating continuity of ritual use of the landscape across successive prehistoric periods. The monument's preservation has allowed archaeological investigation to establish its phasing and significance as part of the broader pattern of prehistoric settlement and ceremonial practice in the East Midlands.

Hengi-form monument and two bowl barrows 500m east of St Andrew's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017463. View the official record →

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What is Hengi-form monument and two bowl barrows 500m east of St Andrew's Church?

This hengi-form monument and associated bowl barrows east of St Andrew's Church in Lincolnshire is a Neolithic ritual site of considerable archaeological importance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017463.

Who is responsible for protecting Hengi-form monument and two bowl barrows 500m east of St Andrew's Church?

Hengi-form monument and two bowl barrows 500m east of St Andrew's Church 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 1017463.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hengi-form monument and two bowl barrows 500m east of St Andrew's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long Barrow south-east of Ludford Grange (5.7 km), Neolithic Long Barrow and overlying Bronze Age round barrow, around 370m south-west of Boucherette Farm (5.9 km), Bowl barrow 100m south west of Gally Hill Farm (6.1 km).

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The ground beneath

The bedrock under Hengi-form monument and two bowl barrows 500m east of St Andrew's Church

Hengi-form monument and two bowl barrows 500m east of St Andrew's Church stands on Lower Greensand Group, bedrock that formed in the Albian. The rock here is sandstone and mudstone.

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Around Hengi-form monument and two bowl barrows 500m east of St Andrew's Church

LincolnRoman town · ~19 milesBattle of Winceby (1643)Battle (1643) · ~18 miles