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The remains of a Neolithic enclosure at Max Gate is an archaeological site located in Dorset that preserves evidence of early prehistoric settlement and land use. The enclosure belongs to the Neolithic period and represents the type of defensive or ceremonial earthwork construction characteristic of early farming communities in southern Britain. The monument comprises the surviving physical remains of the enclosure structure along with associated features that provide insight into the organisation and activities of Neolithic inhabitants. This site contributes to understanding the transition to settled agricultural life and the development of monumental architecture during the Neolithic in the Dorset region.
Remains of Neolithic enclosure and associated features at Max Gate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1489792. View the official record →
The remains of a Neolithic enclosure at Max Gate is an archaeological site located in Dorset that preserves evidence of early prehistoric settlement and land use. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1489792.
Remains of Neolithic enclosure and associated features at Max Gate 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 1489792.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Multi-period archaeological landscape centred on and including a slight univallate hillfort called Chalbury, two bowl barrows, part of a Bronze Age urnfield and a series of medieval strip fields (6.1 km), Preston Roman villa (7.2 km), Kerbed cairn 590m south east of Poxwell Manor (7.5 km).
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