Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMembury Camp See also WEST BERKSHIRE 199

Membury Camp See also WEST BERKSHIRE 199

England
List entry 1002994
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Membury Camp is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure located in Wiltshire, England. The monument consists of concentric rings of interrupted ditches with internal banks, a characteristic feature of causewayed enclosures dating to the early Neolithic period, around 3500–3000 BC. Such enclosures are believed to have served multiple functions including gathering places, ritual centres, and areas for periodic settlement, though their precise purpose remains debated among archaeologists. The site represents an important example of early agricultural community organisation in southern Britain during the transition to farming economies.

Membury Camp See also WEST BERKSHIRE 199 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002994. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Membury Camp See also WEST BERKSHIRE 199?

Membury Camp is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002994.

Who is responsible for protecting Membury Camp See also WEST BERKSHIRE 199?

Membury Camp See also WEST BERKSHIRE 199 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 1002994.

What other scheduled monuments are near Membury Camp See also WEST BERKSHIRE 199?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Membury Camp See also WILTSHIRE 286 (0 km), Long barrow south of Ballard's Copse (1.8 km), Village cross (3.8 km).

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