Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHighworth circle 520m north west of North Leaze Farm

Highworth circle 520m north west of North Leaze Farm

England
List entry 1016382
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Highworth circle is a Bronze Age ritual monument located approximately 520 metres north-west of North Leaze Farm in Wiltshire. The site comprises a circular earthwork, characteristic of ceremonial or funerary structures erected during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically served functions related to burial practices, astronomical observation, or communal gathering, reflecting the sophisticated religious and social organisation of Bronze Age communities in southern England. The monument survives as an earthwork feature and remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric activity in the Wiltshire landscape.

Highworth circle 520m north west of North Leaze Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016382. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Highworth circle 520m north west of North Leaze Farm?

Highworth circle is a Bronze Age ritual monument located approximately 520 metres north-west of North Leaze Farm in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016382.

Who is responsible for protecting Highworth circle 520m north west of North Leaze Farm?

Highworth circle 520m north west of North Leaze 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 1016382.

What other scheduled monuments are near Highworth circle 520m north west of North Leaze Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Highworth circle 200m north east of Common Farm (3.6 km), Highworth circle 200m south east of Common Farm (3.6 km), Two Highworth circles 250m and 325m north of Eastrop Farm (3.9 km).

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