Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPenannular ditched enclosure, 150m south of Turner's Farm Barn

Penannular ditched enclosure, 150m south of Turner's Farm Barn

England
List entry 1004561
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Penannular ditched enclosure, 150m south of Turner's Farm Barn, is a prehistoric monument located in Dorset. The site consists of a penannular (nearly complete circular) ditch, a form of enclosure commonly constructed during the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods. Such ditched enclosures typically served defensive, ceremonial, or settlement functions, though the precise purpose of this particular example remains unclear without further archaeological investigation. The monument survives as an earthwork feature and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under designation reference 1004561.

Penannular ditched enclosure, 150m south of Turner's Farm Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004561. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Penannular ditched enclosure, 150m south of Turner's Farm Barn?

Penannular ditched enclosure, 150m south of Turner's Farm Barn, is a prehistoric monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004561.

Who is responsible for protecting Penannular ditched enclosure, 150m south of Turner's Farm Barn?

Penannular ditched enclosure, 150m south of Turner's Farm Barn 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 1004561.

What other scheduled monuments are near Penannular ditched enclosure, 150m south of Turner's Farm Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Wears Hill (5.5 km), Dyke on Wears Hill (5.6 km), Four bowl barrows 725m ESE of Wears Farm (5.6 km).

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