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Shearman's Wath is a Neolithic henge monument located near Thimbleby Mill in Lincolnshire. The site comprises a circular earthwork defined by a ditch and internal bank, characteristic of henges constructed during the Neolithic period. Such monuments typically served ceremonial or ritual functions within prehistoric communities, though the specific purpose of this particular site remains unclear. The earthwork survives as an archaeological feature of regional significance, preserving evidence of early monument construction and land use practices in the East Midlands.
Shearman's Wath henge, 330m north of Thimbleby Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017875. View the official record →
Shearman's Wath is a Neolithic henge monument located near Thimbleby Mill in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017875.
Shearman's Wath henge, 330m north of Thimbleby Mill 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 1017875.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Banovallum, remains of Roman wall (2.1 km), St Peter's Church (2.5 km), Long Barrow 135m North of Middle Farm, near Wispington (3.4 km).
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