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 Neolithic monument located in Wales, represented archaeologically as a cropmark and identified through aerial photography. The site comprises a henge structure, a form characteristic of the Neolithic period, typically consisting of a circular or near-circular ditch with external or internal bank. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection (SAM GM580), Newton Henge represents evidence of ritual and ceremonial activity in prehistoric Wales, reflecting the religious and funerary practices of Neolithic communities. The site's preservation as a cropmark indicates the buried remains of its original ditch and bank features, which are visible through differential crop growth patterns during archaeological survey.

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 Neolithic monument located in Wales, represented archaeologically as a cropmark and identified through aerial photography. 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 Britain.

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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