Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMarleycombe Hill earthworks

Marleycombe Hill earthworks

England
List entry 1003731
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Marleycombe Hill earthworks is a Neolithic monument located in Wiltshire. The site comprises a series of linear and curvilinear earthen features characteristic of Neolithic ritual or settlement activity. The earthworks' precise function and the full extent of their contemporary use remain subjects of archaeological investigation, though their form and location suggest they held significance within the broader prehistoric landscape of the Wiltshire chalk downlands. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1003731.

Marleycombe Hill earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003731. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Marleycombe Hill earthworks?

Marleycombe Hill earthworks is a Neolithic monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003731.

Who is responsible for protecting Marleycombe Hill earthworks?

Marleycombe Hill earthworks 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 1003731.

What other scheduled monuments are near Marleycombe Hill earthworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 45m south west of Bowldish Pond (7.5 km), Two round barrows S of Cranborne Farm (8.3 km), Two barrows near Ackling Dyke (8.4 km).

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