Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHolwood camp

Holwood camp

England
List entry 1002023
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Holwood camp is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure situated near Sevenoaks in Kent. The monument consists of interrupted ditches and banks forming a roughly circular plan, typical of causewayed enclosures constructed during the early Neolithic period, approximately 3700 to 3500 BC. Excavations have recovered pottery, flint tools, and other artefacts consistent with early agricultural settlement and communal activity. The site represents an important example of early Neolithic settlement practice in south-eastern England, reflecting the adoption of farming communities and their establishment of gathering places for social and economic purposes.

Holwood camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002023. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Holwood camp?

Holwood camp is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure situated near Sevenoaks in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002023.

Who is responsible for protecting Holwood camp?

Holwood camp 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 1002023.

What other scheduled monuments are near Holwood camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp on Keston Common (0.5 km), Iron Age settlement and Roman villa at Warbank, Keston (1.1 km), High Elms ice house 130m south of Flint Lodge (2.4 km).

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