Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing ditch near Long Hanborough

Ring ditch near Long Hanborough

England
List entry 1006358
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ring ditch near Long Hanborough is a prehistoric circular earthwork situated in Oxfordshire. The monument consists of a ditch forming a roughly circular or oval plan, typical of ritual or domestic enclosures from the Bronze Age period. Such ring ditches are commonly interpreted as the remains of round barrows, henge monuments, or settlement enclosures, though the specific function of this example remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The site survives as an archaeological feature recorded in the National Heritage List for England and represents an important element of the prehistoric landscape of the Upper Thames valley region.

Ring ditch near Long Hanborough is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006358. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring ditch near Long Hanborough?

Ring ditch near Long Hanborough is a prehistoric circular earthwork situated in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006358.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring ditch near Long Hanborough?

Ring ditch near Long Hanborough 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 1006358.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring ditch near Long Hanborough?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including North Leigh Roman villa 300m NNE of Upper Riding Farm (2.8 km), Bladon camp: a hillfort on Bladon Heath (3.4 km), Blenheim Villa, a Roman villa and associated field system 200m north east of Little Cote (3.4 km).

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