Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMartinsell Hill camp

Martinsell Hill camp

England
List entry 1005676
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Martinsell Hill camp is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure located near Marden in Wiltshire, dating to approximately 3700–3500 BCE. The monument consists of multiple concentric ditches interrupted by causeways crossing the earthwork, a characteristic feature of early Neolithic communal sites in southern Britain. The enclosure occupies a prominent hilltop position and is considered one of the better-preserved examples of its class in the region. Such causewayed camps are interpreted as centres for seasonal gathering, exchange, and ceremonial activity during the early Neolithic period.

Martinsell Hill camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005676. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Martinsell Hill camp?

Martinsell Hill camp is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure located near Marden in Wiltshire, dating to approximately 3700–3500 BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005676.

Who is responsible for protecting Martinsell Hill camp?

Martinsell Hill 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 1005676.

What other scheduled monuments are near Martinsell Hill camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow cemetery 320m south east of Down Farm (7.4 km), Old Hat Barrow, bowl barrow (7.6 km), Everleigh Barrows (8 km).

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