Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRobin Hood's Ball, causewayed enclosure

Robin Hood's Ball, causewayed enclosure

England
List entry 1009593
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Robin Hood's Ball is a causewayed enclosure located near Tilshead in Wiltshire, England. The monument dates to the Neolithic period, representing one of the early monumental forms constructed during the earlier Neolithic phases of British prehistory. The site consists of concentric ditches interrupted by causeways, a characteristic feature of causewayed enclosures that served varied functions including ceremonial gatherings, stock management, and periodic occupation. Such enclosures represent significant evidence for Neolithic settlement patterns and social organisation across southern Britain during the fourth millennium BC.

Robin Hood's Ball, causewayed enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009593. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Robin Hood's Ball, causewayed enclosure?

Robin Hood's Ball is a causewayed enclosure located near Tilshead in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009593.

Who is responsible for protecting Robin Hood's Ball, causewayed enclosure?

Robin Hood's Ball, causewayed enclosure 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 1009593.

What other scheduled monuments are near Robin Hood's Ball, causewayed enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 100m north of Rox Hill Clump (7.5 km), Bowl barrow 50m south west of Rox Hill Clump (7.7 km), Bowl barrow 470m south east of Druid's Head Farm (7.9 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Robin Hood's Ball, causewayed enclosure