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 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 →

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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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