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Knap Hill camp is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure situated near Alton Priors in Wiltshire. The site dates to the early Neolithic period, approximately 3700 to 3500 BCE, and comprises a series of interrupted ditches arranged in concentric arcs across the hilltop, a characteristic feature of causewayed enclosures of this era. The monument was subject to archaeological excavation in the early twentieth century, which revealed evidence of occupation and activity typical of these communal gathering sites. Knap Hill represents an important example of early agricultural settlement and ritual practice in Neolithic Britain.
Knap Hill camp near Alton Priors is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005704. View the official record →
Knap Hill camp is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure situated near Alton Priors in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005704.
Knap Hill camp near Alton Priors 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 1005704.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Strip lynchet system north of Chisman's Cleeve (8.2 km), Boundary earthwork on Upavon Down (8.6 km), Round barrow near Charlton Clumps (9.3 km).
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