Scheduled MonumentsEnglandShearman's Wath henge, 330m north of Thimbleby Mill

Shearman's Wath henge, 330m north of Thimbleby Mill

England
List entry 1017875
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Shearman's Wath is a Neolithic henge monument located near Thimbleby Mill in Lincolnshire. The site consists of a circular bank and ditch earthwork typical of henge structures dating to the Neolithic period. Such monuments served ceremonial and ritual purposes within prehistoric communities, though the specific function of this particular site remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The earthwork survives as an upstanding feature in the landscape and is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the national heritage listing system.

Shearman's Wath henge, 330m north of Thimbleby Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017875. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Shearman's Wath henge, 330m north of Thimbleby Mill?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Shearman's Wath henge, 330m north of Thimbleby Mill?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shearman's Wath henge, 330m north of Thimbleby Mill?

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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