Round House

England
List entry 1005657
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round House is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure located near Devizes in Wiltshire. The site consists of a series of interrupted ditches forming concentric circles, a characteristic feature of causewayed enclosures dating to the early Neolithic period, approximately 3700 to 3500 BCE. These monuments are thought to have served multiple functions including livestock corralling, seasonal gathering places, and ritual centres. Round House represents an important example of the earliest monumental architecture in Britain and provides evidence of Neolithic settlement patterns and social organisation in southern England.

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 Neolithic causewayed enclosure located near Devizes in Wiltshire. 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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