Scheduled MonumentsWalesNewton henge, cropmark
Prehistoric · Henge

Newton henge, cropmark

Wales
Cadw SAM GM580
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Henge
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Newton Henge is a prehistoric henge monument located in Wales, recorded as a cropmark and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM GM580) by Cadw. The site represents a ritual and ceremonial complex dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age period, reflecting the religious and funerary practices of prehistoric Welsh communities. As a cropmark, the monument's earthwork features are best visible through aerial photography and geophysical survey rather than as standing remains, indicating that the original ditch and bank structures have been substantially levelled by later agricultural activity. The henge's identification and recording as a key prehistoric ritual site contributes to understanding the distribution and character of ceremonial monuments across Wales during the later prehistoric period.

Newton henge, cropmark is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM580. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newton henge, cropmark?

Newton Henge is a prehistoric henge monument located in Wales, recorded as a cropmark and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM GM580) by Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM580.

What period does Newton henge, cropmark date from?

Newton henge, cropmark dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a henge. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Newton henge, cropmark?

Newton henge, cropmark is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is GM580.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newton henge, cropmark?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cave 40m SE of Deborah's Hole (2.2 km), Deborah's Hole Camp (2.3 km), Paviland Camp (2.4 km).

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