Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRockbourne Down, Spring Pond enclosure

Rockbourne Down, Spring Pond enclosure

England
List entry 1003453
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rockbourne Down, Spring Pond enclosure is a prehistoric monument located in Hampshire, England. The site comprises an enclosure of uncertain precise dating, though it falls within the broad prehistoric period and may relate to Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement activity in the region. The earthwork survives as a defined enclosed area marked by banks and ditches, representing the kind of territorial or settlement demarcation characteristic of later prehistoric communities in southern England. As a scheduled ancient monument, it forms part of the archaeological record documenting land use and social organisation across the Downland landscape of Hampshire during the prehistoric era.

Rockbourne Down, Spring Pond enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003453. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rockbourne Down, Spring Pond enclosure?

Rockbourne Down, Spring Pond enclosure is a prehistoric monument located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003453.

Who is responsible for protecting Rockbourne Down, Spring Pond enclosure?

Rockbourne Down, Spring Pond 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 1003453.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rockbourne Down, Spring Pond enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rockbourne Roman villa (4.7 km), Soldier's Ring (4.7 km), Ring ditch on Blackheath Down 650m south west of North Allenford Farm (4.8 km).

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