Round House

England
List entry 1005657
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round House is a prehistoric circular earthwork located in Wiltshire, England. The monument comprises a roughly circular bank and ditch formation typical of Neolithic or Bronze Age settlement patterns in the region. The site's exact dating and functional interpretation remain subjects of archaeological inquiry, though such circular earthworks commonly served defensive, ceremonial, or domestic purposes during the prehistoric period. The surviving earthwork represents an important example of the settlement archaeology of prehistoric Wiltshire.

Round House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005657. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round House?

Round House is a prehistoric circular earthwork located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005657.

Who is responsible for protecting Round House?

Round House 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 1005657.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bradford-on-Avon Roman Villa (7.1 km), Dundas aqueduct (7.2 km), Monastic grange at Barton Farm (8 km).

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