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 Neolithic or Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Devon. The site consists of a circular ditch that once enclosed a central area, a form characteristic of ritual or domestic enclosures from the prehistoric period. Such ring ditches typically functioned as territorial markers, defensive structures, or spaces for communal gatherings and ceremonial activities. The monument survives as an earthwork feature and forms part of Devon's significant prehistoric archaeological 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 Neolithic or Bronze Age ceremonial monument 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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