Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing ditch 150m north of Natson Farm

Ring ditch 150m north of Natson Farm

England
List entry 1015477
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ring ditch 150m north of Natson Farm is a prehistoric circular earthwork located in Devon. The monument consists of a ditch forming a ring, a characteristic feature of Bronze Age ceremonial or domestic enclosures commonly found across southern England. Such ring ditches typically date to the Bronze Age period, roughly 2200 to 700 BC, though their precise function remains subject to archaeological interpretation, encompassing possibilities such as domestic settlements, ritual sites, or burial monuments. The site's survival as an earthwork records an important phase of prehistoric settlement and land use in the Devon landscape.

Ring ditch 150m north of Natson Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015477. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring ditch 150m north of Natson Farm?

Ring ditch 150m north of Natson Farm is a prehistoric circular earthwork located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015477.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring ditch 150m north of Natson Farm?

Ring ditch 150m north of Natson Farm 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 1015477.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring ditch 150m north of Natson Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 250m north of Natson Farm (0.1 km), Wayside cross 100m north west of East Langford (0.7 km), St Martin's Chapel, Broadnymett (1.3 km).

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