Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPark Hill camp

Park Hill camp

England
List entry 1005643
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Park Hill camp is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure located near Amesbury in Wiltshire. The site comprises a series of interrupted ditch segments arranged in concentric arcs, characteristic of causewayed camps dating to the early Neolithic period, roughly 3700–3500 BCE. Such enclosures are thought to have served multiple functions including seasonal gathering places, ceremonial centres, and livestock management areas. Park Hill camp represents an important example of early monumental architecture in southern England and contributes to understanding the settlement patterns and social organisation of Neolithic communities in the Wessex region.

Park Hill camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005643. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Park Hill camp?

Park Hill camp is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure located near Amesbury in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005643.

Who is responsible for protecting Park Hill camp?

Park 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 1005643.

What other scheduled monuments are near Park Hill camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen Pits quern quarries N of Combe Bottom (2.7 km), Orchard Castle (2.9 km), Motte and bailey castle in Cockroad Wood (3.1 km).

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