Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLate Neolithic or Bronze Age Henge type monument and D shaped enclosure 300m west of Twins Farm

Late Neolithic or Bronze Age Henge type monument and D shaped enclosure 300m west of Twins Farm

England
List entry 1002887
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England
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Overview

History & significance

A henge monument and D-shaped enclosure 300 metres west of Twins Farm near Dereham in Norfolk is a prehistoric ritual or ceremonial site of Late Neolithic or Bronze Age date. The monument comprises a henge earthwork, characterised by an outer bank and inner ditch typical of such ceremonial enclosures, together with an associated D-shaped ditched enclosure which may have served a domestic or ancillary function. The site represents an important example of prehistoric settlement and ritual landscape use in Norfolk, reflecting the period's significant investment in communal gathering places and structured occupation.

Late Neolithic or Bronze Age Henge type monument and D shaped enclosure 300m west of Twins Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002887. View the official record →

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What is Late Neolithic or Bronze Age Henge type monument and D shaped enclosure 300m west of Twins Farm?

A henge monument and D-shaped enclosure 300 metres west of Twins Farm near Dereham in Norfolk is a prehistoric ritual or ceremonial site of Late Neolithic or Bronze Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002887.

Who is responsible for protecting Late Neolithic or Bronze Age Henge type monument and D shaped enclosure 300m west of Twins Farm?

Late Neolithic or Bronze Age Henge type monument and D shaped enclosure 300m west of Twins 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 1002887.

What other scheduled monuments are near Late Neolithic or Bronze Age Henge type monument and D shaped enclosure 300m west of Twins Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow cemetery 450m N of Markshall Farm (0.7 km), Multi phased site dating from the Neolithic to the Anglo-Saxon period east of Harford Farm (1.3 km), Anglo-Saxon cemetery SW of Markshall Farm (1.4 km).

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